Cook (PRN)-The Madison on Marsh (23133)

Qualifications

• Current state Food Manager Certificate.
• Experience in quality food preparation and production in either long-term care or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Essential Functions

• Prepares or directs preparation of food items on assigned/scheduled menus.
• Adheres to food production and usage schedules and avoids waste.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment and utensils, all work, and storage areas by cleaning immediately after use.
• Prepares or directs preparation of special items, meals, and snacks.
• Prepares special snacks and supplements as instructed by Nutrition Services Director/Chef and identifies with patient name, room number, date, and time.
• Identifies and corrects safety hazards in food service areas.
• Aids in establishment and maintenance of perpetual supplies inventory and notifies Nutrition Services Director of shortages or discrepancies.
• Complies with established policy, practices, and standards for food preparation.
• Logs and records temperatures of food, refrigerators, freezers, and dispensers as appropriate.
• May assist in the training, orientation and supervision of newly hired Nutrition Services staff when assigned as a PIE (Partner in Excellence).
• Instructs and supervises workers in maintenance and care of equipment in absence of the Nutrition Services Director/Chef.
• Orients and instructs new employees in regulations and policies in conjunction with the Nutrition Services Director.
• Determines that food is prepared and served on trays as attractively as possible and that the flavor and temperature are correct (check trays as they leave department).
• Aids in standardization of recipes to meet menu needs.
• Maintains portion control of foods served.
• Aids in checking food supplies on food order forms as they arrive from vendors.
• Unpacks and stores food and supplies as they arrive.
• Maintains orderly and correct storage of all food items, dry storage, freezer storage, and refrigerator storage.
• Prepares tray cards in the absence of the Nutrition Services Director/Chef/Ticket Aide.
• Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Network Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employees responsibility to enforce it.
• Attends weekly in-services, understands, and complies with Patient Care Management Systems.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.

Benefits

• 401K with match.
• CEU reimbursement.
• Vacation, sick, and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans.
• Highly competitive compensation package.