PT Cook

General Purpose It is the responsibility of the cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. He/she is reports to the Dietary supervisor.

Responsibilities include:

Preparing and serving meals according to planned menus and resident diet orders Following food safety and sanitation guidelines Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen work area Assisting with food prep, meal setup, and kitchen cleanup Working closely with the dietary team and nursing staff Following facility policies and procedures Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Previous cooking experience preferred Healthcare, nursing home, or food service experience is a plus Must be dependable and able to work scheduled shifts Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds Must have good communication and teamwork skills Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Benefits:

Part-time schedule Weekend availability may be required Supportive team environment Rewarding work serving residents in a nursing home setting

• Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses. Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents. Ability to cooperate. Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.
• To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed.

Supervisory Requirements This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. Qualification Education and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Should have experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year. Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and follow recipes. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate. Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred. Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health. Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representati...