- Recognize and respond to the dietary needs of residents
- Effectively prepare and serve food, clean-up kitchen and dietary area, prepare reports and related paperwork.
- Make prompt and accurate judgments related to resident meals and food service
- Effectively manage time to perform tasks in a manner that benefits residents
- Perform the essential functions of the job in a manner that benefits residents of the facility and complies with business necessity
- Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing and in accordance with portion control procedures, as well as therapeutic diets in accordance with scheduled meals and sanitary regulations.
- Review menus prior to preparation of food and inspect special diet trays to assure accurate preparation.
- Recognize and respond to dietary emergencies and report observations. Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precaution policies when performing daily tasks.
- Wear protective clothing and devices when performing tasks that involve the handling of infectious waste and/or blood/bodily fluids.
- Complete forms and reports to document dietary procedures.
- Report accidents and incidents to supervisor immediately in all situations. Participate in on-going educational programs related to the job. Maintain confidentiality of all resident information and facility business. Report disrepair of dietary equipment, etc.
- Assume the responsibility and accountability of this position
- Perform assigned tasks in accordance with policies and procedures as instructed by your supervisor.
- Notify the supervisor of pending absence or tardiness within the time frame described in the employee handbook.
- Establish and encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in residents' activity preferences and needs.
- Follow established smoking regulations and report violations
- Ensure all required paperwork is accomplished in a timely manner. This includes but is not limited to: refrigerator/freezer log, food temperature log, cleaning schedule sign-off sheet, payroll change forms, termination & new hire paperwork, and payroll.
- On closing shifts, ensure that all kitchen spaces are secured, clean and locked before turning the key into front desk.
- Recognize and respond to dietary emergencies and report observations. Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precaution policies when performing daily tasks.
- Monitor kitchen personnel for the wearing of protective clothing/ devices when performing tasks that involve the handling of infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
- Complete forms and reports to document dietary procedures.
- Report accidents and incidents to supervisor immediately in all situations. Participate in on-going educational programs related to the job. Maintain confidentiality of all resident information and facility business. Report disrepair of dietary equipment, etc..
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- In addition to the essential job functions described above, the following job functions are important to the proper fulfillment of the duties of Cook.
- Assist in establishing a food service production line, etc. to assure that meals are prepared on time.
- Assist in and/or direct scheduled cleaning duties.
- Defrost freezers
- Participate in and assist with departmental studies and projects as assigned.
- Blender
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Food Processor
- Stove
- Toaster
- Telephone answering
- Knives
- Slicer
- Ovens
- Mixers
- Miscellaneous kitchen appliances and equipment
- Miscellaneous supplies
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Cook - Winter Haven, United States - TJM Properties
Description
Job DetailsJob Location
Spring Haven - WINTER HAVEN, FL
Description
The following are skills needed to perform the essential functions of the position of Cook.
The ability to:
The duties and responsibilities of the Cook include preparing and serving quality food according to established recipes and following the prepared recipes and menus, as well as maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, all in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the administrator, dietitian and/ or food service supervisor to assure that quality food service is provided at all times. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
The following job functions have been determined to be essential to the position of Cook. Because of fluctuations in workload demands, as well as tasks often overlapping, frequency ranges and percentages vary by assignment, day of week, day, evening or night shift, etc. However, low frequency and percentage or duration of time spent on a particular task may not indicate lack of importance. Spring Haven Senior Living reserves the right to modify this list of essential and other functions as deemed necessary.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
For the safety, health and welfare of the residents, employees and others, the Cook will have a high school diploma or equivalent.
TRAINING
The Cook will take on-going classes in dietary procedures, related law, regulations and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing home operation. It is preferred that the employee have previous training through a 90-hour food service program.
Job Title: Cook (continued)
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Spring Haven Senior Living requires the Cook to have a minimum of two years dietary experience working in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility and a minimum of three years experience in a related position with proven ability in supervision.
MACHINE / EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED
The following is a list of the principal equipment, materials, machines, tools, etc. used by the Cook.
A Cook must be capable of lifting a minimum of fifty pounds.
Spring Haven Senior Living has determined that performing the essential functions of the job of Cook requires minimal strength and agility for most routine tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Except where appropriate and conducive to accomplishing the goals and objectives of a particular task, the Cook will work in a well-lighted area that is ventilated and as physically innocuous as possible under the conditions that exist at a particular time. Because the essential functions of the job of Cook require exposure to safety risks such as hot ovens, sharp knives and other situations associated with food preparation, Cooking and involvement in a health care facility, including but not limited to exposure to AIDS, HIV, and Hepatitis B viruses will fluctuate.
