Cook - Assisted Living

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts, as well as other requested foods.
• Prepares meals according to prescribed menus.
• Fulfills cooking duties and follows set guidelines on cooking time and temperatures.
• Documents proper cooking time and temperature.
• Cleans and sanitizes all food preparation equipment and ensures it is in safe and operable condition.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and provide quality customer service.
• Adheres to weekly menus.
• Completes delegated tasks by supervisor.
• Maintains accurate inventory of all kitchen supplies.
• Provides three meals per day to residents.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Understanding of the Vulnerable Adults Act.
• Completion and passing of a criminal background check.
• Completion and passing of a ServSafe Certificate within 60 days of hire.
• The ability to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations.
• Compassion and ethical awareness.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Recognition and response to common kitchen hazards.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Understand the Vulnerable Adults Act.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Complete and pass a ServSafe Certificate within 60 days of hire.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Compassionate and works with tact and ethical awareness.
• Works as a team member with other personnel and management.
• Recognizes and responds to common kitchen hazards.

Physical Demands

• Regularly uses hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently stands and walks.
• Sometimes sits, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls.
• Often talks or hears.
• Often reads and comprehends instructions, procedures, and memos.
• Must remain calm with tenants/employees/ family members and visitors.
• Consistent and regular attendance is required.

Work Environment

• The work environment consists of the entire home (inside and out).
• The noise level is usually moderate to minimal, but may be elevated during brief periods.
• Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals.