Cook - FT - 5:30a - 2p

Looking for a Full time experience cook for various shift and can be able to work every other weekend  . Must have a great personality and knowledge of healthcare dietary cooking and able to put out quality meals

Must also be able to follow recipes

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.

• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.

• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Food Services.

• Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary.

• Work with the facility's dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.

• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.

• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Cook.

• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.

• Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.

• Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.

Personnel Functions

• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the Director of Food Services.

Staff Development

• Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.

• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., as directed.

• Attend and participate in annual HazCom, bloodborne pathogens, and TB in-service training programs.

Dietary Service

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.

• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.

• 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.

• Prepare and serve bedtime snacks.

• Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident's meal tray.

• Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with foods served.

• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.

Safety and Sanitation

• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures.

• Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel.

• Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.

• Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.

• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Director of Food Services immediately.

• Report all accidents/incidents as established by department policies. Fill out and file reports as directed.

• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.

• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.

• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.

• Report missing/illegible labels or MSDS's to the Director of Food Services.

Equipment and Supply Functions

• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.

• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.

• Recommend to the Director of Food Services the equipment and supply needs of the department.

Resident Rights

• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.

• Knock before entering a resident's room.

• Review complaints and grievances and make necessary oral/written reports to the Director of Food Services. Follow facility's established procedures.

Miscellaneous

• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.

• Make only authorized food substitutions.

• Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.

Working Conditions

• Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas. Atmosphere is warm for cooking.

• Moves intermittently during working hours.

• Is subject to frequent interruptions.

• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.

• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors.

• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.

• Is subject to sudden temperature changes when entering refrigerator.

• May be exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage area.

• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

• Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for dietary services/activities.

• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

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