Cook, Full Time in Assisted Living

General Purpose:

Prepare food in accordance with prescribed resident diet specification, facility procedures, and dietary and sanitary regulations under the supervision of the Dietary Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:

Prepare and cook resident meals in quantities according to menu and number of persons served

Prepare meals according to proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization and yield of meats and other foods

Clean work area and equipment in accordance with sanitation requirements

Taste, smell, and observe all foods prepared to confirm with recipes, and good taste and appetizing appearance

Consistently prepare meals on time so that serving schedules are being met

Serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for completeness and accuracy

Monitor portion control guidelines for individual residents to prevent food waste

Prepare foods for facility personnel, families, visitors, and for special occasions and events as directed by the administrator

Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portion, and temperature control procedures and facility policies

Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident

Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements

Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information

Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information

Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse

Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility

Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience in preparing foods in large quantities

Organized and detailed in work performance

Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience

Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility

Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures

Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below

Perform Essential Duties as outlined above

Working Conditions:

Subject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptions

Fast paced, required to make decisions quickly

Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances

May work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary

Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)

Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals