Food Services /Cook (Part-Time)

Position Summary: Requires an understanding of the functions of a commercial kitchen and the impact on Resident care and satisfaction.

Must have the ability to organize and execute appealing meals of consistent qualify in a timely manner.

Must be able to read and follow recipes.

Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Must handle standardized situations and incorporate moderate variables.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Reviews the day’s menus and assembles food, supplies, and equipment for daily food preparation according to production sheets.
Ensure all necessary items are on site for the following day’s menu and all frozen items pulled and thawed according to Assisted Living regulations.
Prepares meals for regular and therapeutic diet according to planned menus and approved recipes.
Assists in serving meals.

Services food according to portion control.

Maintains assigned department areas in a clean, neat, and sanitary manner as well as a clean-as-you-go principle.
Keeps dry storage and all refrigerator/freezers in an organized manner.
Assists in checking in and storing incoming food and supplies.
Checks special diet trays to ensure that they are accurate.
Reports equipment needs and supplies to Supervisor.
Assists with planning and preparation of special meals, parties, and banquets.
Responsible for Dietary Department function and personnel in the absence of the Supervisor.
Clinical/Technical Duties and Responsibilities
Follows established policies and procedures for department.
Assists in maintaining safe and sanitary dietary department.
Resident Service and Satisfaction
Fully understand all aspects of residents’ rights; maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each Resident in the delivery of services to them.

Interact in a manner that promotes the emotional well-being of the Resident.
Respond to Residents and family member’s concerns with empathy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
Assists in the follow up of any Resident special requests or complaints.
Maintains a professional demeanor and appearance in conformity with dress code standards.
Professional Development
Maintain necessary education classes to keep ServSafe certification current, if applicable.
Maintains a good attendance record.
Attends in-service training.
Physical Work Environment: Must be able to lift or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and to exert 20 pounds of force frequently.

Physical activity involves sitting, waking, standing, carrying, bending, lifting, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Experience:
Two (2) years’ experience in supervisory position in food preparation and service.
Minimum two (2) years’ experience in cooking.
Must have the ability to supervise others and continue to be trained on the job in food preparation, cooking, estimating quantities and other service duties.
For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
ServSafe Food Managers
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization