DEPARTMENT: Food Service
REPORTS TO: Food Service Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
**Full Time and Part Time Available
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods for residents.
• He/she prepares food according to recipes and plans cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules. In addition, the Cook performs related duties and cleaning duties, as assigned.
• Directs other food service employees in the absence of the Food Service Director.
• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations;
• Prepares palatable and appetizing meals, as prescribed for the residents.
• Meets required meal schedules;
• Properly cares for dietary equipment and production sheets;
• Follows menus and special diet instructions;
• Communicates freely with the Food Service Director;
• Cooperates with other food service staff and facility personnel;
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights;
• As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.
• Performs other duties as requested.
- Must be willing to work rotating weekendss & holidays.
• Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.
- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.