Part-Time Cook

Job Summary

The Cook is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations and facility policies and procedures; and to ensure that quality food service is always provided.

Essential Job Duties

• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing and in accordance with medically appropriate portion control.
• Review menus prior to preparation of food and inspect special diet trays to ensure accurate preparation.
• Complete forms and reports to document dietary procedures.
• Report disrepair of dietary equipment.
• Assist in establishing food service production lines, etc. to ensure that meals are prepared on time.
• Assist in and/or direct scheduled cleaning duties.
• Participate in and assist with departmental studies and projects as assigned.
• Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precaution policies when performing daily tasks.
• Wear protective clothing and devices when performing tasks that involve the handling of infectious waste and/or blood or body fluids.
• Report complaints and grievances to supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Recognize and respond to dietary emergencies and report observations.
• Report accidents and incidents to supervisor immediately in all situations.
• Participate in on-going educational programs related to the job.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information and facility business.
• Successful completion of required training
• Handle multiple priorities effectively

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of tenth (10th) grade education
• Experience: Long term care experience strongly preferred
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Does not have supervisory responsibilities

Supervisor Frequently Determines Priorities

• Occasionally needs manager’s direction

Working Conditions

• Audio-Visual: Good Hearing: Good
• Ability to lift to 40 pounds
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling, use of hands
• Work is typically performed in a standard long-term care environment; well-lit; comfortable temperature-controlled
• Above-average conversational noise is frequent

Position May Require Flexible Hours, Unscheduled Overtime or Occasional Week-end Work

Travel May Be Required

Physical Demands

• Audio-Visual: Good
• Hearing: Good
• Ability to lift to 40 pounds
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling, use of hands

Equal Opportunity Employer

This Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. This Organization will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Organization including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.