What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at LANDIS COMMUNITIES?
Cook as Welsh Mountain Home
- Full-Time 72 hours bi-weekly
- 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- 4 days per week
- Every other weekend, every other holiday
- Comes with our full benefits package
An hourly position providing meal preparation, kitchen and dining room services.
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Prepare meals in accordance with WMH policies and standards.
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Be familiar with and follow applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
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Review and follow menus.
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Review special diet requirements and assure accuracy.
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Process diet changes and new diets as received from Personal Care Services.
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Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
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Wash dishes following each meal using a commercial dishwasher/sanitizer.
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Assist/Maintain daily and/or scheduled cleaning duties.
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Follow established infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
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Assure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
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Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Director of Culinary Services immediately. Keep floors dry and clean spills promptly.
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Maintain food storage areas in a clean and organized manner.
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Set and clear tables before and after mealtimes, as scheduled.
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Sweep and mop kitchen/dining room floor as scheduled.
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Take Resident meal orders for the following day as assigned.
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Maintain the overall orderliness and cleanliness of kitchen and dining room.
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Assist in food preparation for special events, parties and activities.
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Read and initial the communication log daily.
- Ability to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
- Ability to patiently, tactfully and enthusiastically deal with personnel, residents, family members, etc., to all types of situations.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must be willing to learn new methods and incorporate them into existing practices.
- Ability to complete tasks assigned for each shift and document on the daily shift check list.