Viva Senior Living
POSITION TITLE:
Cook DEPARTMENT:
Dietary REPORTS TO:
Food Service Director
Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Ensure all menu items are prepared and served according to departmental policies and procedures.
Assure that the presentation of all menu items adheres to established standards.
Prepare meals on menus and based on nutritional programs and individual plans.
Ensure the quality of meals in regard to taste, presentation and dietary requirements established by the Dining Services Director.
Ensure quality and safety of food by performing standard sanitary measures including cleaning of surfaces and proper covering and storage of food items according to standards and procedures.
Work at an efficient and consistent pace and ensure timely preparation of all meals.
Ensure that each resident receives meals corresponding to their dietary requirements and that correct quantities are prepared to meet daily needs.
Utilize kitchen equipment during food preparation and stay productive to prepare for future needs as time allows.
Demonstrate flexibility and volunteer to fill open shifts as required by variations in staffing.
Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents to ensure follow-up and prevention.
Adhere to all regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials and fire safety.
Assure that all food and other departmental supplies are ordered and received in a timely manner so that adequate inventory levels are maintained to support volume or anticipated volume.
Assist with the training of new employees and serve food in the proper portion size and at the proper temperature.
Report any infraction in the food services department policies and procedures and arrive to work at the scheduled time.
Perform other related duties as required and ensure residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy; report work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor.
Complete all assigned training and skills competency; participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings; fulfill responsibilities during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
Assist with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation and maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information.
Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel; protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator; report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resources Director and Compliance Officer.
Fulfill individual responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and the state agency; perform other duties as requested.
Requirements
Annual health requirements: Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.
Physical and sensory requirements: Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday; must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position; must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by facility policy, including a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residents.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Salary Salary Description:
$18 to $20 per hour
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Cook DEPARTMENT:
Dietary REPORTS TO:
Food Service Director
Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Ensure all menu items are prepared and served according to departmental policies and procedures.
Assure that the presentation of all menu items adheres to established standards.
Prepare meals on menus and based on nutritional programs and individual plans.
Ensure the quality of meals in regard to taste, presentation and dietary requirements established by the Dining Services Director.
Ensure quality and safety of food by performing standard sanitary measures including cleaning of surfaces and proper covering and storage of food items according to standards and procedures.
Work at an efficient and consistent pace and ensure timely preparation of all meals.
Ensure that each resident receives meals corresponding to their dietary requirements and that correct quantities are prepared to meet daily needs.
Utilize kitchen equipment during food preparation and stay productive to prepare for future needs as time allows.
Demonstrate flexibility and volunteer to fill open shifts as required by variations in staffing.
Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents to ensure follow-up and prevention.
Adhere to all regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials and fire safety.
Assure that all food and other departmental supplies are ordered and received in a timely manner so that adequate inventory levels are maintained to support volume or anticipated volume.
Assist with the training of new employees and serve food in the proper portion size and at the proper temperature.
Report any infraction in the food services department policies and procedures and arrive to work at the scheduled time.
Perform other related duties as required and ensure residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy; report work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor.
Complete all assigned training and skills competency; participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings; fulfill responsibilities during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
Assist with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation and maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information.
Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel; protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator; report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resources Director and Compliance Officer.
Fulfill individual responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and the state agency; perform other duties as requested.
Requirements
Annual health requirements: Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.
Physical and sensory requirements: Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday; must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position; must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by facility policy, including a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residents.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Salary Salary Description:
$18 to $20 per hour
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