Part Time Cook

Job Title: Cook

Reports To: Dietary Manager

Qualifications of position:

· Must be able to lift 50 pounds

· Must not have been convicted of a crime rationally related to their position

· Must have ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards

· Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of all resident information

· Must be able to speak and understand the English language

· Must successfully complete the certification requirements of the licensing state (if applicable)

· Must attend and participate in continuing educational programs, as needed

· Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

· Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, government agencies, physicians, etc.

· Must possess willingness to work harmoniously with all other staff

· Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning

· Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner.
• Prepare food which is palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Keep work area clean and sanitize work surfaces after food preparation.
• Follow written menus and recipes.
• Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets.
• Be responsible for avoiding food waste.
• Assume responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Be responsible for care of food service equipment.
• Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments.
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Attend in-service training programs for food service employees.
• Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
• Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner.
• Observe infection control procedures.
• Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
• Observe all policies and procedures.
• Assume Quality Assurance duties as assigned.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
• Assume accountability for all data contained in the employees’ handbook.
• Come to work in neat, clean attire and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality. Attempts will be made to honor preferred shifts , but the needs of the facility is a priority.
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Other responsibilities to be filled in by the organization.

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person