Cook

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

Prepares palatable, nourishing, well-balanced meals to meet the daily nutritional and special dietary needs for each resident.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Handles, stores and disposes of raw and prepared food items in accordance with company and facility procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Follows production schedules and standardized recipes that correspond to the menu cycles developed by Registered Dietitians.

• Prepares food alternates to accommodate resident choices.

• Maintains food service equipment and work spaces in a clean and safe condition at all times according to facility policies and procedures and applicable regulations.

• Responsible for opening and / or closing kitchen.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• One-year experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May be designated as Lead for Dietary Services Aides in absence of Manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Working in institutional kitchen environment, employee may be required to sit, bend, stoop, see, talk and hear. May occasionally lift or move items of up to 50 pounds. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or

airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors and oversees facility’s efforts to comply with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW

I understand this job description, its requirements and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job duties may be altered from time to time.

WAGE RATE: FROM $21.63 to $22.66 PER HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.