First Cook
Core
Prepares, cooks, and presents food in accordance with quality and cost controls for patients in a senior life facility.
Role type
First Cook
Builds
Meals for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Culinary
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Knife skills, food safety knowledge, temperature control, portion control, recipe adherence, sanitation procedures, equipment maintenance, menu execution, special diet preparation
Preferred skills
Training colleagues, recipe development, conflict resolution, initiative
Technologies
Walk-in refrigerators, freezers, cooking equipment
Responsibilities
Prepare, cook, and produce meals according to menus and standardized recipes; ensure proper food rotation, labeling, and storage; maintain sanitation and HACCP compliance; log food temperatures; assist in establishing cooking procedures and developing recipes; work with Sous Chefs to execute specials.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC