Cook

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Medical Services of America provided pay range This range is provided by Medical Services of America. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $17.00/hr - $20.00/hr The Residences at Greer , a division of Medical Services of America, Inc., currently seeks an experienced full-time Cook for our residents in Greer, SC. As a member of the facility's management team the Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, attractive meals. Maintains cleanliness of the food production and service areas. Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents. Prepares and serves meals as indicated and planned menus, using standardized portion sizes and approved substitutions. Ensures that meals are served at scheduled times, planning and organizing food preparation tasks appropriately. Prepares meals for modified or therapeutic diets, according to physician orders and modified menus. Supervises Kitchen Assistants in the absence of the Food Service Director; reports any problems or concerns to the Food Service Director or Executive Director. Responsible for clean-up duties as needed after each meal service. Follows cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists to ensure kitchen and food service areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Ensures that resident, staff and guest meals are accounted for according to established procedures. Assures that resident food preferences are met. Visits with residents in the dining room to assure resident, satisfaction and obtain feedback. Observes and reports to the Food Service Director or Executive Director any problems, concerns, or issues regarding the food service department. Monitors for changes in the status of residents and reports such observations to the Executive Director or Community Nurse. Reports any abuse, suspected abuse or alleged abuse to the appropriate agency(s). Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills Desire to work with the elderly in an environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence and individuality. Ability to prepare and service a wide range of foods skillfully. Working knowledge of the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation. Ability to organize and utilize time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision. Able to regularly lift up to 30 pounds, to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time standing. All general staffing requirements: Free of communicable disease, criminal record clearance, current first-aid certification, ability to read, write and understand English, general understanding of the needs of the elderly, willingness to learn, able to physically/ mentally perform tasks, as verified by a health screening that includes TB clearance. High School Diploma/GED required. We are an equal opportunity employer Visit us on the web at Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Science, Other, and Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care, Health and Human Services, and Public Health Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Medical Services of America by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Cook jobs in Greer, SC . F&B Support Staff (Food Runner, Busser, Dishwasher) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Medical Services of America