Cook-Assisted Living, FT and PT Shifts

Summary Of Position

The Cook plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community, and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to prepare cold food, bakery, and salad items.

Shift

Full Time and Part Time shifts available, with flexible scheduling.

Wage

Starting at $18/hr

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare meals that follow the menus and recipes.
• Food must be taste and temperature palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Inspect special diet trays to ensure that the correct diet is served to the residents.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Cook hot foods as directed by Supervisor(s).
• Ensure culinary practices, procedures, and food safety are followed.
• Adhere to food service timelines.
• Prepare and serve only authorized food substitutions to residents who refuse daily menu food options.
• Serve meals to residents and guests as needed.
• Auxiliary in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and Food ServSafe regulations.
• Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Auxiliary in food prep for the upcoming meal and day.
• Auxiliary in the inventory and replenishment process for food and supplies.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Store in-coming food and supplies as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Critical Skills

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.

Education And Experience

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• 1 year of experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Knowledgeable in cooking large quantities of food with little to no direction on how to cook the recipes.
• Knowledgeable of culinary practices, procedures, and food safety.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have direct reports or supervisory requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.
• Physical Activities: Must be able to frequently lift/carry 30 lbs. and occasionally lift/carry 50 lbs. at times. Must be able to frequently push/pull up to 30 lbs. and occasionally push/pull up to 50 lbs. Bending/twisting/stooping Reaching at or below the shoulder Frequently standing or walking.

Environmental Requirements

• May be exposed to heat from kitchen equipment and cold from kitchen freezer.
• May work outdoor weather conditions (e.g., BBQ).
• Moderate noise level.

Platinum Service®

Platinum Service® is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a flawless, timely and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service® program.

Conclusion

All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor.

Job Description Acknowledgment

I understand this job description and its requirements, and that I am expected to complete all job-related duties as assigned. I understand the essential functions may be altered from time to time. By signing below, I acknowledge I am able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If I require a reasonable accommodation, I will inform the recruiter/hiring manager, my manager, or Human Resources and agree to participate in the interactive process to discuss possible accommodations.