What are the responsibilities and job description for the COOK U position at Elan Skilled Nursing?
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab is looking for a PT Cook! Come and join our dedicated team here at Elan!
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SUMMARY: Prepares meals for both general and therapeutic diets, for residents, Meals on Wheels and congregate programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. The Cook is under the direct supervision of the Food Service Director and the Head Cook, and assumes the responsibility of lead person in the absence of other supervisory staff.
2. Reports any irregularities in work flow or production problems to supervisors.
- Prepares meals by:
- Following planned menus and quantity food recipes.
- Maintaining maximum food values in the preparation of all foods.
- Preparing and distributing food in a sanitary, orderly, and efficient manner, and serving at scheduled times.
4. Occasionally responsible for delegating minor departmental tasks in the absence of supervising staff.
5. Maintains and practices all Kosher Dietary Laws and Policies.
6. Uses food service equipment in a proper manner.
- Checks and verifies deliveries of supplies, and directs their placement in absence of supervising staff.
8. Occasionally responsible for porter duties such as pot in the morning and keeping coolers and freezers up to code.
Qualifications:QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be reliable and responsible, conforming to established work hours and maintaining an acceptable work attendance record.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Some knowledge of quantity food production desirable.
Demonstrates concern in quality of finished product as to platability and eye appeal.
Positive attitude
Initiative, judgement, and decision-making ability.
Knowledge off cooking procedures.
Ability to properly use and care for food service equipment.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Previous schooling quantity food production or an equivalent of one to two (1-2) years experience in health care or other volume food production operation preferred
High school diploma of general education degree (GED).
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals as needed for recipe conversions.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stoop, or crouch.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and chemicals used in sanitation.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CODE OF CONDUCT: Each employee shall adhere to each standard and procedure, seek clarification of any standard or procedure, if necessary, and report suspected violations to senior management, ethical advocate, and/or the Company’s Compliance Officer.
VALUE STATEMENT: Based upon the Judaic tradition of respect for the elderly and historical commitment of service to the larger community, Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania and affiliated organizations fulfills our Mission and realizes our Vision for and on behalf of our residents and clients and their families, our staff, our Board, and our Volunteers with attention to the following practices:
• RESPECT- We recognize, honor and acknowledge the inherent value of each person for their wisdom, religious, ethnic and cultural background and history.
• COMPASSION - We treat everyone with caring, sensitivity, understanding and supportive responsiveness.
• ADVOCACY - We give voice to our resident’s/client’s needs and facilitate positive actions on their behalf.
• INTENTION - We are responsible individually and as a collective organization to approach our work and our respective tasks with mindful consideration regarding what we are doing and why we are doing it in order to achieve a desired positive outcome.
• QUALITY - We are committed to providing excellence in our care and services and through measurement and refinement to realize high standards of care.
• EDUCATION & TRAINING - We invest in the skill development of our staff, cooperate with local universities and schools to provide practical experience and education for future health care professionals and offer guidance to support our residents/clients and their caregivers.
• SAFE ENVIRONMENT - We are committed to providing a safe environment for residents, staff, and volunteers.
• INNOVATION - We seek to advance our knowledge and are committed to better understand, evaluate, and implement programming, services and operating practices to advance effective and efficient delivery of quality services to benefit our residents/clients and our community.
• ACCOUNTABILITY - We are responsible both as individuals and as an organization to be strategic, ethical, team-oriented and quality based to promote the delivery of the highest level of care and fiscal soundness.
• CITIZENSHIP - We recognize our connection and contribution to the greater community.