Cook

Job Summary As a Cook at Accolade Healthcare, you will be a key member of the culinary team, responsible for preparing meals for residents and their families. The cook is responsible for serving residents according to correct diet orders. The cook is also in charge of dining services staff when managers are not present. Pay Rate: $16.00–$18.00 per hour Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and additional other voluntary benefits 401(k) with company match Generous Paid Leave Policy Free uniforms after hire Daily Pay partner Newly renovated breakroom – fully stocked beverages Monthly Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations Requirements Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to prepare meals that look and taste great. Ability to be in charge of staff when managers are not present. Ability to be sensitive and courteous in dealing with the needs and feelings of older adults and their families. Ability to uphold the Mission and Vision of Accolade Healthcare. Responsibilities Prepare all meals according to the recipes. Start and finish shift on time. Demonstrate leadership. Adhere to dining services uniform policy. Fill out required paperwork. Prepare all food required to be prepped. Serve all meals in the appropriate dining rooms. Present food in an appetizing manner. Follow spreadsheets for each diet. Follow resident dietary orders. Assistant cooks are responsible for salads and desserts. Set up appropriate dining areas after meals. Know how to use equipment in the kitchen and dining areas. Communicate well with other staff, residents, families, and guests. Adhere to all safety and sanitary regulations governing storage, handling and serving of food and utensils. Use proper procedures for closing up the kitchen and cleaning before leaving. Perceive and report need for repair of dietary equipment by filling out a work request. Perform assigned cleaning tasks. Report any unusual request, behavior, or activity with the residents to the nurse in charge. Report supply shortages to the dietary supervisor. Perform other related duties as may be assigned. Attend mandatory dietary in‑services. Meet on a one‑on‑one basis with dietary supervisor or assistant for a yearly evaluation. Communicate in English via telephone, in writing, and verbally in conversation with different levels of staff, residents, and their families and any outside customers. Working Conditions The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequently required to stand or walk. Occasionally required to sit, use hands and or fingers, reach with arms and hands, talk, hear, taste, smell, and lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision and depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to utilize a phone when necessary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood and other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Ability to work weekend and holiday rotation schedules. Minimum Training, Experience and Certification Requirements Experience in food service is required. Minimum 2 years cook experience preferred. Food Handler Certification is/will be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr