Cook

Job Title

Job Summary: Ensure and enhance the health and well-being of our Residents by preparing nutritious meals and snacks according to each Resident's individual requirements and care plan.

Dietary Functions

• Implements menus for regular and special diets, following interventions in Resident care plans as appropriate
• Cooks and serves breakfast, lunch, supper, coffee and snacks to Residents as scheduled
• Records food and other temperatures related to food safety as required by state and federal regulations
• Receives food shipments and puts items away in appropriate areas
• Records correct equipment temperatures and dates food items according to facility policy
• Stocks resident refrigerators
• Cleans appliances and kitchen area, maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment
• Assists with setup for special occasions and events
• Follows all routines and procedures related to food safety, infection control, and dress code
• Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines
• Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect of Residents per facility policy
• Reports any equipment malfunction to the designated staff member

Personnel Functions

• Attends designated staff meetings as scheduled
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other staff, whether within the nursing department or inter-departmental personnel
• Completes assigned training in a timely manner
• Utilizes materials and supplies in an efficient, cost-effective manner
• Remains free of criminal conviction that may preclude employment in the nursing home setting (including but not limited to theft, battery, assault)
• Reports any pending criminal or civil charges or matters to the Administrator by the next business day
• Learns and follows fire and other work safety policies
• Follows all facility policies and procedures
• Follows the direction of the Dietary Manager, Administrator and/or Director of Nursing
• Always represents the United Pioneer Home in a positive manner unless contraindicated by law
• Performs other duties as qualified for and as directed

Requirements

Qualifications

• Able to communicate fluently in written and spoken English
• Able to follow directions and recipes, and to read labels and instructions
• Minimum age 18

Other Skills and Abilities Required

• Demonstrated concern for the elderly and ability to treat Residents with respect and dignity
• Ability to maintain the strict confidentiality of Resident information, as per HIPAA regulations
• Strong time management and teamwork skills
• Ability to prioritize duties and to understand and follow work assignments
• Ability to understand and follow interventions in Resident diets and care plans as appropriate
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to work as scheduled and adapt to changes in bi-weekly work schedule

Physical Requirements

• Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements for up to 8 hours per shift
• Able to bend, squat, and do repetitive shoulder/arm motions
• Able to lift a minimum of 25# frequently and 50# occasionally
• Achieve negative assessment for infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB)
• Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
• Remain free of illegal drug use and signs of impairment as per facility policy