What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Cook position at The Blossoms at Eureka Springs Rehab & Nursing Center?
POSITION SUMMARY:
A Cook prepares and assists with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and provides alternatives for our residents.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Some experience in institutional cooking.
- Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
- Follow verbal and written instructions.
- Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
- Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
- Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
- The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
- Consistently maintain courteous, empathic, and professional attitude.
- Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
- Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
- Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
- Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent
- One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)
- Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
- Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures