
Summary: Perform diversified duties to prepare, cook and portion servings of meat, fish, poultry, vegetables and soups; prepare salads and desserts. Reports To: Director of Dining Services, Assistant Director of Dining Services, Executive Chef, Sous Chef Titles Supervised: Seeking an experienced Cook Hours Per Week: Per Diem Available to work the following schedule: Must be available to work weekdays and weekends, (Flex Schedule) DUTIES Essential Responsibilities: 1.Provides efficient and attractive food service for all residents/patients, regardless of diet preparation requirements. 2.Plans cooking schedules to assure the optimum flavor, texture and temperature of the food is maintained while serving in a timely manner 3.Prepares food according to MSL standardized recipes. Tests cooked foods by taste and smell to determine if properly cooked and seasoned. 4.Assists on serving line. 5.Detects and reports defective equipment, substandard or spoiled foodstuffs to Director and Assistant Director, Manager or Chef. 6.Follows established safety regulations, maintains equipment and work area in a clean, sanitized and orderly condition Dining Services sanitation matrix. 7.Other related duties as assigned.