COOK- ASSISTANT LIVING

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Cook, Assistant Living

Reports to: Dining Services Supervisor/Executive Chef

Position Details: 

• Full Time 
• 6:00am- 3:00pm 
• 5 days per week, including every other weekend and every other holiday.

Qualifications

Experienced as a cook in health care desirable, preferably long-term care. Completion of food service sanitation course or in-services desirable. Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Essential Functions

• Handle and prepare food.
• Prepare food, which is palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Follow written menus and recipes.
• Understand therapeutic diets.
• Prepare food items in accordance with therapeutic diets.
• Responsible for avoiding food waste.
• Assume responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Responsible for use and care of food service equipment.
• Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments.
• Attend in-service training programs for Dining Services staff members.
• Observe infection control procedures.
• Observe all facility safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain required records for substitutes, food temperatures, and cooler temperatures.
• Relate to residents, families and other staff in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner.
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
• Assume accountability for data contained in the Staff Handbook.
• Assume responsibility of supervisor when Dining Services Supervisor and Director are not present.
• Perform simple arithmetic and units of measurement conversions used in food preparation.
• Understand and comply with the Corporate Compliance Program.
• Know, understand and exemplify the Mission and Values of Jennings:
• Respect, Community, Discovery of Potential and Celebration of Life.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.

Occupational Qualifications

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• Prolonged periods of standing, and/or walking, as required by the position
• Ability to use standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and other workplace technology
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform the job-related tasks accurately and efficiently
• Visual, auditory, and verbal abilities necessary to communicate effectively and perform job duties
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously 

Benefits offered by Jennings:

• Possible shift differential pay!
• Health Insurance Plans
• Dental Insurance
• Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Savings Program (403B)
• Wellness Programs to support fitness and overall health and well being
• Smartchoice Patient Outreach Program, GoodRX, and Nurseline
• Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Scheduling Options
• Faith based, mission driven organization.
• Values of Respect, Compassion, Discovery of Potential, Celebration of Life and Community
• Daily/Weekly Pay with ZaZoon
• Staff Appreciation and Recognition Programs
• Sparkling, clean beautiful environment.

About Jennings

Delivering quality care with joy & compassion since 1942, Jennings provides choices as unique as each individual: from a variety of Senior Care options, Rehabilitation Services and Child Care!

Recognized as an Employer of Choice for over a decade!

We offer a competitive salary, great benefits, a comfortable work environment, a strong PTO (Personal Time Off) Plan and professional development opportunities. If you meet the qualifications above, please apply!

EEO Statement

Jennings is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled

Garfield Heights : This centrally located campus, offers choices from independent living residences to long-term care. We also provide community-based services such as adult day services, child and infant care, short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation, home care and hospice.