What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook - 2nd shift position at FILLING MEMORIAL HOME OF MERCY INC?
Position Title: Cook
Location: Main Campus - Napoleon
Hours: Part-time, every other weekend and every other holiday; 2nd shift, 11:00am – 7:00pm
Job Summary: Preparation of meals according to menu and serving of meals in accordance with individual resident’s diet.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare food on menu, making substitutions in menu only to make best use of food, supplies, and to maintain equivalent calorie value and nutritional quality.
- Ensure that food is served in appropriate quantity, at appropriate temperatures and in a form consistent with the developmental level of the resident.
- Economical use of equipment and food supplies to prepare an attractive and nutritionally adequate meal following the menu and physician’s orders.
- Cooperate with other departments within the facility to insure nutritional and dietary needs of residents are met.
- Attend all departmental and facility in-service meetings. Attend all departmental staff meetings.
- Supervise the dietary aide in fulfilling his/her duties.
- Work on scheduled days of week, at scheduled times, and when emergencies arise when requested.
- Clean any equipment used for preparation of meal during their shift.
- Other projects or duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must possess a High School diploma or GED.
- Ability to follow directions and standardized recipes.
- Must have good communication, comprehension and writing skills.
- Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced, ever changing environment.
- Must have the ability to interact with others in a positive manner and maintain harmonious working relationships with facility staff.
- Must be in good physical condition and maintain a neat appearance.