Cook

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary: Ensure and enhance the health and well-being of our Residents by preparing nutritious meals and snacks according to each Resident’s individual requirements and care plan.

Dietary Functions

Implements menus for regular and special diets, following interventions in Resident care plans as appropriate

Cooks and serves breakfast, serve lunch, supper, coffee and snacks to Residents as scheduled

Records food and other temperatures related to food safety as required by state and federal regulations

Receives food shipments and puts items away in appropriate areas

Records correct equipment temperatures and dates food items according to facility policy

Stocks resident refrigerators

Cleans appliances and kitchen area, maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment

Assists with setup for special occasions and events

Follows all routines and procedures related to food safety, infection control, and dress code

Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines

Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect of Residents per facility policy

Reports any equipment malfunction to the designated staff member

Personnel Functions

Attends designated staff meetings as scheduled

Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other staff, whether within the nursing department or inter-departmental personnel

Completes assigned training in a timely manner

Utilizes materials and supplies in an efficient, cost-effective manner

Remains free of criminal conviction that may preclude employment in the nursing home setting (including but not limited to theft, battery, assault)

Reports any pending criminal or civil charges or matters to the Administrator by the next business day

Learns and follows fire and other work safety policies

Follows all facility policies and procedures

Follows the direction of the Dietary Manager, Administrator and/or Director of Nursing

Always represents the United Pioneer Home in a positive manner unless contraindicated by law

Performs other duties as qualified for and as directed

Requirements:

Qualifications

Able to communicate fluently in written and spoken English

Able to follow directions and recipes, and to read labels and instructions

Minimum age 18

Other Skills and Abilities required

Demonstrated concern for the elderly and ability to treat Residents with respect and dignity

Ability to maintain the strict confidentiality of Resident information, as per HIPAA regulations

Strong time management and teamwork skills

Ability to prioritize duties and to understand and follow work assignments

Ability to understand and follow interventions in Resident diets and care plans as appropriate

Customer service oriented

Ability to work as scheduled and adapt to changes in bi-weekly work schedule

Physical Requirements

Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements for up to 8 hours per shift

Able to bend, squat, and do repetitive shoulder/arm motions

Able to lift a minimum of 25# frequently and 50# occasionally

Achieve negative assessment for infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB)

Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability

Remain free of illegal drug use and signs of impairment as per facility policy

Full-time