Cook

The Williamsport Home is seeking a Cook for our 12pm - 8pm shift. This position has an every-other weekend responsibility and works holidays as assigned. 

This position is benefits eligible.

Position Summary: Performs a variety of quantity cooking and other kitchen duties and directs dietary aides under the supervision of the Food Service Director. Must adhere to all standards of the Board of Health and OSHA.

Responsibility:

1. Reads and follows extended menus, preparation book and bulletin boards;
2. Prepares items skillfully and on strict time schedule;
3. Serves on tray and food service line;
4. Fills and completes nourishment requisitions and delivers to floor(s);
5. Modifies/updates recipes as needed; notifies Food Service Director of same
6. Performs duties as assigned by Food Service Director;
7. Completes and initials job tasks in quality assurance book;
8. Keeps work areas clean, orderly and safe;
9. Attend various facility committee meetings as deemed necessary;
10. Serve as liaison with nursing department;
11. Maintains a safe work environment and exhibits safe work practices, assuring resident safety.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Helps with coverage in event of emergency or strike; and ,
2. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

Frequent standing, walking, carrying objects (up to 50 lbs), overhead, lateral and low reaching, lifting, pushing/pulling, bending and hand/arm/finger usage.

Occasional climbing, stepping downward and squatting.

Environmental Conditions:

1. Works mainly in skilled nursing facility’s kitchen;
2. Is subject to frequent interruptions;
3. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel and visitors;
4. Works beyond normal working hours when necessary;
5. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs and meetings;
6. Is exposed to body fluids, occasional wet floors, dust, fumes, noise; and,
7. Works on hard floor surfaces.

Special Notes:

1. Tasks assigned this position involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood or body fluids.
2. Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way stated or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

1. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English;
2. Strong interpersonal skills
3. Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant;

Salary : $19 - $22