Cook

The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Head Cook and/or Director of Food Services, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

As Cook, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS STATEMENT

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

SAFETY FACTORS:

Risk Potential to Blood/Body Fluids: Category I Tasks in this category involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, and require the use of personal protective equipment. Category II Tasks in this category involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned category I tasks. Category III These tasks require no exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues, and category I tasks are not a condition of employment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Functions Review menus prior to preparation of food. Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident in accordance with diet order and correction portion size Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Food Services. Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary. Work with the facility's dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required. Assure that dietary substitutions are made in accordance with facility dietitian recommendations Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies. Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished. Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Cook. Ensure that menus are maintained #J-18808-Ljbffr Embassy of Tunkhannock