Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Cook

The Waters of Clifty Falls is a welcoming community that features comfortably spacious private and semi-private resident rooms. Plus, we also offer 19 private rehabilitation suites for our patients in the Transitional Care Unit. Residents and families alike enjoy our cheerful, sun-filled community areas.  Whether it's helping new residents to adjust to this new phase of life, administering medical treatments or performing clinical assessments, our staff members work diligently to support and preserve each person's independence.

Cook Benefits:

Paid Time Off 

PTO Cash Out Option

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision and More)

Wonderful Team to Work With!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cook is responsible for preparing food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations. This position also prepares food according to our established policies and procedures and as directed by the Head Cook and/or Dietary Supervisor, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Role Responsibilities – Job Knowledge/Duties:

Prepares and serves meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance

Reviews menus prior to preparation of food

Ensures that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures

Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus

Prepares food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus

Inspects special diet trays to ensure that the correct diet is served to the resident

Coordinates dietary service with other departments as necessary

Works with the facility’s dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required

Ensures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies

Processes diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services

Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures

Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders

Prepares and serves bedtime snacks

Ensures that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray

Reviews care plans to ensure that current dietary information is consistent with foods served

Prepares and serves substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served

Must possess complete competence in portion control, food temperatures and tray card procedures

Assists in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis

Makes only authorized food substitutions

Assists in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.

Assists in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished

Assists in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time

Must understand how to read and execute the diet spreadsheet

Must be able to use the current Diet Manual to resolve a diet issue in the absence of the supervisor

Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by Dietary Supervisor

Role Responsibilities – Administrative Duties:

Ensures that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available

Assists in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, etc.

Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Dietary Supervisor

Recommends to the Dietary Supervisor the equipment and supply needs of the department

Must be proficient in the use of the following equipment and the cleaning of this equipment: Blender, Toaster, Freezers, Oven & Range, Steam Table, Refrigerators, Plate Warmer, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Can Opener, Three Compartment Sink and Meat Slicer

Participates and assists in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary

Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, etc., as directed

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent

One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)

Must have a sanitation certificate or willing to obtain

Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures

Must be able to follow oral and written instructions

Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties

Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.