Dining Services Cook PM

ROLE:  Responsible for assisting with preparing lunch and dinner meals.

Dietary Routine

• Uses facility procedures for basic food preparations, recipe standardization, portion control, temperature control, handling leftovers, menu substituting, receiving and storage.
• Prepares toast, cereal, etc for breakfast and sets on table.
• Prepares salads and desserts for lunch and sets on table.
• Assists with plating up breakfast meal meeting the dietary requirements for each resident.
• Understands basic nutrition, modified diets and menus used in this facility.
• Meets all residents’ special requests, changes to their meal, etc.
• Delivers and serves noon meal to residents in Assisted Living.

Recordkeeping/Communication

• Is familiar and abides with the policies and procedures of the Food Service Department.
• Assist with written records as assigned, including refrigerator and freezer temps, meal temps, production logs, etc.

Safety

• Uses acceptable personal habits in areas of sanitation and safety.
• Practices safe handling of food items regarding infection control.
• Uses equipment safely and following facility procedures.

Cleaning

• Cleans kitchen after  meals, including prep areas, steam table, etc.
• Sweep kitchen floor after meals daily.
• Washes pots, pans and other kitchen utensils and equipment used for cooking after meals.
• Is responsible for deep cleaning kitchen as scheduled and within federal and state regulations.

Other Duties

• Complete ServSafe certification provided by the facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE ATTRIBUTES & EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrates a positive attitude to residents, visitors, and staff to add value to others lives
• Demonstrates honesty, reliability, and soundness of moral character.
• Ability to attend work regularly and on time.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident and employee information.
• Adheres to Manor personal appearance guidelines as well as any department dress code
• Attends and participates in in-services and department meetings.
• Respects and upholds resident’s rights are upheld.
• Complies with safety policies and reports safety hazards and corrects them immediately.
• Respects supervisors and coworkers.
• Assists in developing creative and innovative ideas to increase efficiency, effectiveness and increased customer satisfaction.
• Adherence to the Guiding Principle and Standards of Care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:           Six months of related experience is preferred.

Education:            High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 

Skills:                     Enthusiasm, courtesy, and interpersonal skills. 

Ability to work well with others to achieve desired outcomes.                 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires frequent walking, standing, sitting, and bending, as well as frequently lifting up to 30 pounds.