Dietary Cook- FT and PT - Mornings

Overview:

Come join us as a Dietary Cook at Blue Heron Senior Living to make a difference!

Full Time and Part Time Postions Available

Early Morning Breakfast Shift

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Blue Heron Senior Living is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Blue Heron Senior Living. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

As a member of our dietary team, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience

$1,000 new employee referral program

Paid life insurance

401k opportunities after your first year

DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!

Monthly Celebrations and recognitions

$5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Per Year

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of the Dietary Cook is to prepare and serve attractive meals meeting customer expectations, while maintaining a clean, safe Dining Services environment within the guidelines of facility policies, Federal, State and other regulatory requirements.

Preparing quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus

Ensuring proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods according to standardized recipes

Maintaining and recording assigned temperatures daily

Directing and supervising Dining Aides when needed

Having food ready at the specified time and beginning meal service on time

Occasionally visiting residents in dining rooms, to gather their feedback regarding the meal served

Following temperature regulations in preparing, serving and storing foods

Cleaning food service equipment after use. Completing other assigned cleaning, per posted department cleaning schedule

Ensuring supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary

Sweeping and mopping floors

Being responsible for opening kitchen, if needed, turning on lights, unlocking/starting equipment

Attending and participating in in-service educational classes, department meetings and all staff in-services

Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times

Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification/Requirements:

Have an understanding of Dining Services procedures and practices.

Have interpersonal and managerial skills such as:The ability to follow oral, written and verbal instructions, function independently and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

Must be able to read recipes and menus

Have a genuine interest in seniors and a willingness to work for the best interest of the residents and facilityHave personal integrity and be able to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel.

Be able to work harmoniously with Dining Services staff and all other facility personnel

Requires judgment in prioritizing the performance of tasks, duties and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures

The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance

Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and a willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning

The ability to adhere to professional code of ethics

The ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition

Desired qualifications include:

High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required

ServSafe certified or be willing to obtain certification

At least one (1) year of experience in a similar position is preferred

Permanent