Cook

Responsibilities :

• Ensure that the attainment of Victory Housing (VHI) mission takes precedence over all decisions and actions.

• Implement all VHI policies and procedures. Abide by all local, state and federal regulations and guidelines to meet/exceed all food safety and industry standards.

• Prepare meals according to planned/dietician certified menus, including special dietary requirements. All ingredients must be pulled and thawed per meal prep instructions; recipes must be followed per nutritional guidelines and HACCP plan must be implemented throughout process.

• Resident special diet orders must be adhered to. All food is to be served according to portion control guidelines and at the correct temperature.

• Plate all resident meals unique to the dietary needs and preferences of each Resident. Presentation must be appealing, utilizing garnishes, and meet VHI requirements.

• Prep for next day meals per production sheets and as instructed.

• Participates in special events, cooking and serving as instructed.

• Recognize that Food Services are an inseparable part of the psycho-social needs of the Residents and commit to supporting the Activities Program as required and instructed. Nutritious snacks are available 24 hours a day and scheduled snack activities occur 2 times daily - afternoon and evening.

• Identify inventory needs and complete inventory count of food and supplies. Weekly, report in writing all inventory and par levels to Executive Director.

• Assist with uncrating deliveries and storing products in refrigerator, freezer and dry storage area. Will ensure that food items. All waste is to be minimal. Ensure that expired goods are not on shelves or in refrigerator/freezer.

• Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen. VHI requires a clean as you go approach. All work surfaces, equipment, walls, floors, cabinets, shelving etc. must be cleaned, sanitized and maintained during the meal preparation process, after meals are served and per daily cleaning schedule requirements. Cleaning tasks require physical activity including but not limited to bending, lifting, kneeling, and mopping.

• Maintain all equipment, including dishes, cookware, utensils and supplies and report any needs to the Executive Director.

• Ensure that grease trap and ice-machine are cleaned out weekly and that the records are maintained per WSSC guidelines.

• Wash cookware, glassware, china etc. in 3 compartment sink and utilize commercial dishwasher. Tasks include continual heavy lifting of full dishwasher racks. After cleaning, all items must be stored appropriately. Dish and cookware cleaning are the responsibility of the senior cook/cook on each shift. Leaving dirty dishes for the next shift is not permitted.

• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

• Seek to assure highest level of satisfaction from Residents and Families.

• Demonstrate knowledge of fire safety procedures and assist with evacuation of Residents to a safe location when appropriate.

• Maintain food and sanitation certification, ServSafe as well as food service license.

• Attend required meeting and training sessions.

Requirements:

Must be current on all vaccinations including COVID- 19 and receive CDC recommended booster doses.