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Are you are an experienced and passionate Cook? Are you someone who is supportive and a confident team player?

If yes, Lakemary is looking for a Cook for our Food Service Program. In this role you will prepare entrees and dishes for full meal preparation. This role functions under general supervision of a Registered Dietitian.

Cook Responsibilities:

• Nutrition:
  • Meet the nutritional needs of residents
  • Meet individual, cultural, and religious food preferences of the residents.
  • Portion out food, cut to size for appropriate servings according to portion control standards
  • Understanding food preparation and services.
  • Prepares and cooks food and bakery goods using the standardized recipes and safe food handling practices. Prepares and cooks food to meet special dietary needs
• Preparation:
  • Works on the tray line during lunch. Ensure proper portions.
  • Serve breakfast
  • Utilizes and properly rotates any over production of food items.

An ideal candidate for this position has:

• Knowledge of:
  • Food quality standards and health, sanitation, and safety procedures.
  • Foods and food preparation.
  • The operation and care of kitchen equipment.
  • Safety and sanitary measures involved in meat handling.
  • Materials, methods, and equipment used in preparing and serving food on a large scale.
  • The principles of inventory control.
• Ability to:
  • Lift and carry heavy objects.
  • Understand, learn and follow instructions and procedures, both orally and in writing.
  • Accurately weigh and measure ingredients.
  • Understand and follow standardized recipes.
  • Perform basic math computations; to accurately weigh and measure ingredients.
  • Operate an oven.
  • Work long hours in rooms at high temperatures.
  • To keep records.