Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Summary of Position

Harvest Home is looking for an experienced Culinary Specialist to join our team in a beautiful, modern industrial kitchen. We’re seeking someone who enjoys preparing quality meals, following recipes while adding their own creative touch, and takes pride in serving seniors. You’ll be part of a positive, supportive work environment where teamwork, respect, and compassion are valued. Experience in professional food preparation is preferred. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who enjoys making a difference through food and service in a welcoming Christian environment.

Qualifications:

• Desire to work with the elderly in a Christian environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence, and individuality.
• Maintain punctual attendance to the work schedule.
• Able to organize and utilize time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to work well with others and to function effectively as a part of a team.
• Good grooming and a willingness to follow dress requirements.
• Cheerful, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn new knowledge/skills.
• Able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds, to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time walking/standing.

Responsibilities:

• Be punctual and maintain reliable attendance according to scheduled work times. (Weekdays 1:30pm-6:30pm and every other weekend 10am-6pm)
• Demonstrate knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.
• Reviews with the Dining Service Coordinator and Nursing staff, dietary restrictions of residents. Prepares food dishes according to the dietary requirements of the resident.
• Prepares and serves meals according to menu plan, recipes and meal times, involving residents in the process as they are able and as they desire.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, comfortable environment in the dining area.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in the kitchen. Including sweeping and mopping daily, cleaning walls, cleaning inside and outside of fridges and freezers and cleaning the stove and ovens.
• Recording food temperatures daily on temp logs provided.
• Reports any abuse, suspected abuse or alleged abuse to the appropriate authorities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

General Staffing Requirements:

• Free of communicable disease
• Able to physically/mentally perform tasks, as verified by a health screening that includes TB clearance
• Current CBRF training as required by state and federal regulations.
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• General understanding of the needs of the elderly Willingness to learn
• Complete Harvest Home orientation/training regime
• Promote Harvest Home Senior Living Services mission and philosophy in daily work.
• Maintain a professional positive attitude at all times.

Education & Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age. High school graduate or equivalent GED preferred. Experience with elderly individuals preferred. Must maintain current CBRF certifications and meet inservice training requirements.