Cook

Building Name: HHH - McClure Miller Respite House Location Address: 3113 Roosevelt Hwy, Colchester Vermont Regular Department: HHH - MMRH Administration Part Time Standard Hours: 24 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: Shift: Day Primary Shift: - Weekend Needs: Rotating Salary Range: Min $17.65 Mid $21.89 Max $26.12 Recruiter: Dom Breault POSITION SUMMARY: Oversee the menu planning, food ordering and the sanitary conditions of the kitchen for UVM McClure Miller Respite House. Schedule: Mornings from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Three days one week and four days the following week, alternating Every other weekend from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: I. Education: High School Diploma II. Experience: Minimum one to two years’ experience in the food service industry; or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired III. License Requirements: Nutritional study certificate desired IV. General: • Must demonstrate and maintain any required competency • Able to speak, read and write in English • Be honest, self-directed, possess initiative, display good judgment and a positive attitude toward daily activities • Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written work • Be able to work cooperatively and in a productive manner with organization’s employees, clients, customers and the general public • Maintain satisfactory standing with the Adult Abuse Registry, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, Vermont Criminal Information Center and OIG • Be free from the illegal use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace • Be able to carry out the functions of this job without risk of harm to the health and safety of self and others • Hold a valid driver’s license and have a reliable, registered vehicle with insurance as required by the organization, and appropriate to position • Knowledge of the physical, emotional and psychological needs of individuals who are dying as well as of their family and/or a clear interest in training in this field WORKING CONDITIONS: 1. Traveling may be required 2. May work in community based settings, and clients’ homes and outdoors 3. May work during non-business hours 4. May experience: • Hostile and emotionally upset clients, family members, visitors and staff • Stress due to a demanding profession • An exposure to blood-borne pathogens • A variety of environmental exposures such as inclement weather, animals, firearms, tobacco use, dust, and other client based activities and preferences ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours 2. Must have the ability to push, pull and lift from the floor, up to a total of 50 pounds and be able to move with the weight, as to organization’s standards 3. Climbing-be able to navigate stairs of varying heights and degrees 4. Balancing-be able to maintain balance 5. Kneeling, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching below waist level, reaching overhead and reaching torso level 6. Manual finger dexterity-will need dexterity to perform duties and use equipment 7. Visual acuity-will need sufficient eyesight to drive a car, use office equipment and perform duties 8. Auditory acuity- will need to assist individuals in person and by telephone PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: I. Performance Standards: • Prepare 5 weekday evening meals for residents of UVM McClure Miller Respite House: Plan nutritious menus, work within a budget to order food, prepare meals, assist with clean-up, etc. • Prepare complimentary desserts and supplemental lunch soups • Prepare in advance the weekend evening meals and supplemental meal components • Maintain an inventory of stock items for the kitchen as well as other household items. Generate shopping lists for volunteer shoppers • Maintain and organize the sanitary conditions of the kitchen. Ensure proper food preparation and storage, as well as maintain the cooking environment • Other duties as requested by supervisor II. Professional Accountability: • Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and values of the organization • Complies with all organization policies and procedures • Demonstrates respectful and effective communication in all interactions • Protects the privacy and confidentiality of clients, co-workers and organization’s operations • Complies with organization’s policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of all protected health information • Organization’s security official • Conducts him/herself in a safe manner by adhering to all safety practices, rules and standards • Demonstrates a commitment to quality and proactively seeks to make improvements to systems and processes • Reports to work on time, provides advance notice for time off, accurately reports time and attendance and appropriately manages paid time off (if applicable) in accordance with organization’s policy • Demonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of organization’s resources • Performs duties as assigned that may be outside his/her principle responsibilities • Meets own learning needs. Participates in educational programs of the organization, including completion of all mandatory competencies, education or training • Effectively communicates to transfer information, provide guidance and resolve conflicts • Reports concerns and complaints regarding abuse, neglect and exploitation in accordance with Vermont State Law and the organization • Enhance or improve organization’s services by participating in team meetings, projects and committees • Contributes to a positive work environment and responds in a constructive manner to change • Documents the provision care and services in accordance to organization’s policy UVM Health - Home Health & Hospice helps people live their fullest lives by providing innovative, compassionate care wherever they call home. We offer services for all ages and stages of life, including home health nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, children’s and family services, as well as palliative and interdisciplinary hospice care.