Relief Cook

About the role

Ranchwood Nursing Center in Yukon, OK has an opportunity for a Cook that is passionate about creating quality food for our residents. A rewarding career is waiting for you at a great facility that specializes in rehabilitative care! The Cook prepares food in accordance with standard menus and specifications, facility procedures, and prescribed dietary and sanitary regulations; follows recipes; ensures proper storage of food and supplies; supervises serving of meals by wait staff; directs and assists in cleaning work areas, equipment, and floors; ensures all residents have received meals; and ensures fire and safety practices and procedures are followed. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that is recognized for their achievements and contributions. Come be a part of our mission to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the wants, needs, and expectations of our patients and residents.

Responsibilities

Safe Food Handling

• Understands and follows guidelines for food handling and storage, including all raw and prepared foods
• Completes the daily Quick Check departmental review in the absence of the Nutrition Services Manager or as requested
• Tests and records temperatures of hot and cold foods; records temperature of cold food storage areas. Corrects or addresses negative results to the attention of supervisor
• Properly discards expired or contaminated food items
• Properly performs and enforces hand washing, wearing of gloves, and use of hair restraints
• Complies with established infection control and universal precaution policies and procedures & uses required protective wear when performing daily tasks

Food Preparation

• Follows and enforces methods to control cross-contamination
• Prepares foods using standardized recipes and in the required amount specified by production worksheets and in accordance with special diet requirements
• Uses available tools (spreadsheet, prep-at-a-glance, production guides) to ensure timely and correct meal production and portion control. Incorporate steps to properly pull, thaw and prep foods in advance of production need
• Ensures foods prepared are served within meal serving hours and that quality, temperature and appearance of food is preserved

General Food Service Duties

• Serves meal in accordance with facility methods and using correct portion control and plating / presentation guidelines
• Provides a texture appropriate garnish for all entrees
• Performs daily and scheduled cleaning of kitchen and equipment in accordance with established sanitation procedures
• Ensures serving line and work area are cleaned and sanitized after each use
• Cleans and arranges food storage areas
• Properly stores, chills, and reheats leftovers for later use
• Is responsible for proper use of 3 compartment sink and clean-up of cooking pots & pans
• Assists other department staff as needed to ensure timely production, service, and clean-up
• Is responsible for close of the kitchen (PM shift) in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements
• In the absence of NSM, is responsible for overall departmental function and compliance and will maintain communication with Administrator and/or Director of Nurses
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• One year experience as a cook in hotel, restaurant, hospital, or similar institution preferred
• Food handlers' card required, or Food Safety Certification where required by local ordinance
• Must have fundamental understanding of sanitation, cleanliness, and personal hygiene
• Must be able to tactfully communicate with co-workers, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public
• Must have regular, predictable, and dependable attendance

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off with Cash-Out and Donation Options
• Paid Holidays
• Pay on Demand - Payday Advance
• Gym Membership and Fitness Program Discounts
• Additional employee perks