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FULL-TIME COOK

Carolina SeniorCare- New Bern , a PACE (Providing All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program in New Bern, NC is seeking an experienced Cook who, under the direction of the Registered Dietician or Food Services Supervisor, follows established policies and procedures, standards, and practices in food preparation to achieve department objectives of high quality, nutritional meals for our elderly participants and our staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares food for specified meals.
• Prepares meals as directed by Dietitian or Food Services Supervisor.
• Preparation of meats, vegetables, pastries, desserts, etc., using standardized recipes.
• Assists in serving food adhering to standardized portions and diets. Ensures proper monitoring of food quality, temperature, and accuracy. Corrects deficiencies.
• Assists in the care and maintenance of dietary equipment.
• Keeps working areas and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition. Maintains prep and service areas in a clean, organized, and sanitary manner. Use safe and sanitary methods for all functions.
• Prepare and assemble food prepared for regular and modified diets as directed.
• Knows and follows safety, fire, and sanitation standards.
• Performs perception and color discrimination required to detect differences in appearance of food, indicating completion of cooking time, deterioration, or contamination. Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing to determine quality and doneness.
• Follows proper controls and documentation to comply with all regulations and surveys.
• Ensures the proper storage and rotation of all products and assists with physical inventory as needed.
• Knowledgeable of correct cooking procedures for all foods for service.
• Prepares and assists in preparation of catering and special functions menus.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of kitchen, employee break room, and day room food service equipment and supplies. Reports repairs, supply shortages, and breakdowns to supervisor.
• Follows established policies and procedures, standards, and practices in food preparation to achieve department objective of high quality, nutritional meals.
• Practices Universal precautions and follows appropriate Infection Control Procedures.
• Assists in the purchase of food and supplies.
• Keeps dayroom stocked with small wares and dietary supplies.
• Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Certification as a ServSafe Food Protection Manager is preferred.
• Six (6) months food preparation experience in a hospital, restaurant, or institutional setting is preferred.
• Experience in long-term care or health care is preferred.
• Minimum of one year working with the frail or elderly required.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required. Current CPR certification required.