Cook I

• In the absence of the Nutrition Services Supervisor or Manager, assumes a leadership role in coordinating the Nutrition Services for the facility, including the daily supervision of the Nutrition Services staff at the facility level and required quality assurance processes.

• Ensures familiarity with all diets, the use of reference materials, and technical terms used in Nutrition Services.

• Prepares all food in accordance with production schedules, standard recipes, quality standards (taste, texture, presentation and appearance) and portion control guidelines.

• Prepares all food items as required for special and catered functions and other departmental programs (e.g. Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Program).

• Completes preparations for all therapeutic or texture-modified foods required.

• Adheres to the approved menu and therapeutic guidelines regarding the preparation and serving of therapeutic and/or texture-modified diets.

• Makes necessary changes to the client menus as directed in consultation with the Nutrition Services Supervisor, Manager or Registered Dietitian.

• Monitors and records temperature of foods through storage, preparation and service to ensure established temperature goals are achieved or exceeded.

• Maintains safe and healthy food preparation environment through compliance with “Food Safety Code of Practice” standards.

• Ensures appropriate labeling, dating and storing or discarding of left overs, including hazardous food sample maintenance.

• Assists with purchasing, receiving, checking and storage of food and supplies as required. Responsible for reporting damaged or missing goods.

• Assists with planning, organizing and evaluating menu items.

• Follows established safe work procedures for all relevant equipment and tasks.

• Ensures all relevant equipment is clean and operating efficiently.

• Assists with inventory procedures.

• Assists/participates in departmental quality control audits and procedures.

• Participates in orientation, training and mentoring of new employees and students.

• Reports Maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, security issues and unsafe work conditions to the Supervisor or Manager. Completes all necessary documentation.

• Complies with all regional and departmental policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

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