Cook Tsali Care Center
On-siteCherokee, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Prepare nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for residents at Tsali Care Center, adhering to diet orders, daily menus, and CIHA, OSHA, and N.C. Board of Health guidelines. Cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner using standardized recipes while maintaining proper sanitation, portion control, and food safety temperatures. Suggest menu changes to manage leftovers and over-stocked items, and direct cook assistants as needed. Complete required in-service training and obtain Serve Safe certification within the first year. Work independently or with others in a food preparation environment that may involve heat, wetness, and potential for burns or cuts. Communicate closely with nursing staff, supervisors, and residents to ensure resident satisfaction.
Required Qualifications
- At least two (2) years of related experience and/ or training in food production and/ or restaurant services
- Must hold a Serve Safe Certification, or obtain one within first year of employment
- Must know the principles of good nutrition, quality food preparation and sanitation, food storage, serving, and transportation techniques
- Must be skilled in the use of all kitchen and related utensils, equipment, and systems
- Must know proper cleaning and sanitation procedures
- Requires knowledge of applicable standards and guidelines of N.C. Board of Health, OSHA, and for food service and for employees involved in food service and preparation
- Requires the ability to read and interpret recipes, food preparation instructions, and related materials
- Must be able to perform simple math calculations
- Requires the ability to maintain inventories and calculate quantities of food supplies
- Must have knowledge of Food Sanitation Systems techniques
- Must have T.B. test and immunizations
Desired Qualifications
- A high school diploma, or equivalent (GED) preferred
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