Cook (Per Diem)

POSITION: Cook
SUPERVISOR: Chef Manager
LOCATION: Norton, MA
FLSA STATUS: Per Diem, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $22-$24/hourly DOE

Position Overview:
The Daggett-Crandall-Newcomb Home (DCN) is a residential community for elders needing
supportive services to manage the activities of daily living. The Home, which is located on five
acres of conservation land in Norton, provides three meals daily to its residents, and seeks a
Second Cook to assist the Chef Manager in daily food production for DCN residents. The
Second Cook may also serve as Dietary Aide as required. The Second Cook is responsible to
work with the dietary team to maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, keep equipment
in good running order and ensure that adequate supplies are available at all times. It is also the
responsibility of this position to assume the duties of the Chef Manager in her/his absence. All
positions in the dietary department require periodic weekend and holiday work.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Sensitivity to issues of aging, needs of dementia residents, those under hospice care, diverse
  populations and those with specific dietary needs
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible with work assignments, other departments and schedule changes
• Ability to follow written and spoken directions in English
• Ability to work as a team player, promoting good relations with other managers, co-workers,
  families, and residents
• Experience working in elder care facilities preferred

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a trade or culinary school preferred
• Experience with customer-oriented food preparation, baking, food presentation
• Experience in maintaining and operating all food service equipment
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
• Ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure
• ServeSafe qualified

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare meals and snacks for residents timely, providing nutritious and good quality food
  with attractive presentation.
• Serve as Dietary Aide when needed, as directed by the Chef Manager.
• Understand and ensure specific therapeutic dietary needs of residents are followed
• Work closely with Chef Manager, consulting Dietitian and Nursing staff to ensure nutritional
  meals are designed and prepared for all residents and to maintain therapeutic diets and other
  special needs diets as prescribed.
• Follow all procedures to meet state and local health regulations.
• Report for all shifts on a timely basis.
• In the absence of the Chef Manager, oversee operation of Dietary Department including food
  preparation, purchasing supplies, supervising staff.
• Monitor dietary staff schedule and assist in covering absences of dietary staff.
• Maintain all food service equipment, keeping it sanitary, safe and in good working order.
• Work with Chef Manager to develop and maintain four cycle menu schedule and ensure
  adherence to the scheduled menu.
• Assist in training, supervision and evaluations.
• Participate in Therapeutic Recreation activities, including cooking-related programs.
• Ensure organization and cleanliness of all dietary storage areas including kitchen, basement
  and pantries.
• Maintain stocking of dishes, utensils, juices, condiments, snacks, supplies on a daily basis.
• Educate all dietary staff and program staff as appropriate in food handling techniques and
  safety with equipment.
• Monitor safe food handling techniques on a regular basis and ensure food safety.
• Ensure immediate and safe storage of leftover food after all meals.
• Communicate with Chef Manager on a regular basis any information, issues or concerns
  affecting the Dietary Department, employees or food service delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested from time to time by Chef Manager or other
  department managers.

Functional Qualifications:
Standing: 66% to 95% of the time

Walking: 66% to 95% of the time

Balancing: 34% to 66% of the time

Stooping: 34% to 66% of the time.
Kneeling: 34% to 66% of the time.

Crouching: 34% to 66% of the time.
Reaching/working overhead: 34% to 66% of the time 
Climbing: 34% to 66% of the time

Pushing: 34% to 66% of the time 10-20 pounds 
Pulling: 34% to 66% of the time 10-20 pounds
Lifting/carrying: 34% to 66% of the time 20-30 pounds