Meadow View is currently seeking a cook to join our team! 

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Full-time benefits:

• Dental, Vision & healthcare insurance
• 401(k)
• TapCheck (early access to pay)
• PTO (paid time off)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Supervise, coordinate, and perform functions under the direction of the Foodservice director in accordance with State, Federal and Company policies and procedures and sound accounting practices; effective verbal and written English communication skills; must be able to work cooperatively with others; maintain regular attendance; must meet all local health regulations and submit to and meet drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry criteria; must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Previous long-term care experience preferred

Certificate/License:

• Serve Safe Certificate

Job Duties:

• Prepares food in accordance with health regulations and established polices and procedures.
• Reviews menus, production guides & facility diet guidelines. Ensure food produced is appealing in accordance with approved cycle menus
• Assists in the ordering process by taking inventory of food and supplies under the direction of the food service director
• Follow the directive of the department director maintaining a professional and positive rapport with facility staff
• Ensures meals prepared are palatable, visually appealing and appropriate for population needs
• Utilizes standard recipes and follows menu extensions
• Participates in the preparation and distribution of resident snacks
• Maintains and records food temperature and follows HACCP guidelines as designated by FSD
• Uses correct utensils and ensures portions are correct
• Records temperature and equipment logs as designated by FSD
• Participate in facility and department in-service programs
• Actively promotes kitchen sanitation with clean as y ou go practices and adherence to department cleaning lists
• Promotes teamwork and contributes to an orderly dining service department
• Adheres to all department and facility safety guidelines i.e knife safety, non-slip foot ware and proper safe utilization and equipment
• Oversees dietary staff as designated by FSD
• Meets individual resident needs by adhering to resident preference and therapeutic diet needs
• Assists in maintaining par levels
• Maintains confidentiality of residents and staff records
• Assists with reporting and responding to resident concerns and grievances
• Records menu substitutions and does so only with the FSD’s approval
• Completes daily, weekly and special cleaning tasks. Assists in the completion and oversight of department cleaning tasks
• Communicate supply needs to FSD or designee
• Reports any defective or broken equipment to FSD immediately upon observing or receiving reports of broken or defective equipment
• Reports accidents and incidents immediately to FSD. Ensure all proper documentation is completed
• Able to work extended hours standing, walking and regularly lifting items up to 50 pounds
• Adhere to all uniform guidelines including hairnets and ID badges
• Practice safe working habits in compliance and facility guidelines
• Perform all duties as assigned