Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Meadow View is currently seeking a part time evening cook to join our team! 

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Full-time benefits:

• Dental, Vision & healthcare insurance

• 401(k)

• TapCheck (early access to pay)

• PTO (paid time off)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Supervise, coordinate, and perform functions under the direction of the Foodservice director in accordance with State, Federal and Company policies and procedures and sound accounting practices; effective verbal and written English communication skills; must be able to work cooperatively with others; maintain regular attendance; must meet all local health regulations and submit to and meet drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry criteria; must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Previous long-term care experience preferred

Certificate/License:

• Serve Safe Certificate

Job Duties:

• Prepares food in accordance with health regulations and established polices and procedures.

• Reviews menus, production guides & facility diet guidelines. Ensure food produced is appealing in accordance with approved cycle menus

• Assists in the ordering process by taking inventory of food and supplies under the direction of the food service director

• Follow the directive of the department director maintaining a professional and positive rapport with facility staff

• Ensures meals prepared are palatable, visually appealing and appropriate for population needs

• Utilizes standard recipes and follows menu extensions

• Participates in the preparation and distribution of resident snacks

• Maintains and records food temperature and follows HACCP guidelines as designated by FSD

• Uses correct utensils and ensures portions are correct

• Records temperature and equipment logs as designated by FSD

• Participate in facility and department in-service programs

• Actively promotes kitchen sanitation with clean as y ou go practices and adherence to department cleaning lists

• Promotes teamwork and contributes to an orderly dining service department

• Adheres to all department and facility safety guidelines i.e knife safety, non-slip foot ware and proper safe utilization and equipment

• Oversees dietary staff as designated by FSD

• Meets individual resident needs by adhering to resident preference and therapeutic diet needs

• Assists in maintaining par levels

• Maintains confidentiality of residents and staff records

• Assists with reporting and responding to resident concerns and grievances

• Records menu substitutions and does so only with the FSD’s approval

• Completes daily, weekly and special cleaning tasks. Assists in the completion and oversight of department cleaning tasks

• Communicate supply needs to FSD or designee

• Reports any defective or broken equipment to FSD immediately upon observing or receiving reports of broken or defective equipment

• Reports accidents and incidents immediately to FSD. Ensure all proper documentation is completed

• Able to work extended hours standing, walking and regularly lifting items up to 50 pounds

• Adhere to all uniform guidelines including hairnets and ID badges

• Practice safe working habits in compliance and facility guidelines

• Perform all duties as assigned

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