Employment Type : Full-Time
Job Description Job Title: Prep Cook The Prep Cook works 4 days on and 2 off. The first 2 days they work the AM COOK position (5:30 am-2 pm); the 2nd 2 days they work the PM Cook position (10 am-6:30 pm); then they are OFF for 2 days. Reports To: Dietary Service Coordinator/Manager/ED Location: Lakeside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Status: Non-Exempt SUMMARY Prepares and cooks meals for residents and maintains standards of kitchen cleanliness. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the dining services coordinator/manager. 2. Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods according to standardized recipes. 3. Prepares quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus. 4. Prepares quality food in a timely manner at specified meal times. 5. Assumes responsibility for total kitchen operations and handles all situations in the kitchen according to policy. 6. Responds to resident issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room. 7. Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules. 8. Follows proper cleaning procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment. 9. Ensures all food in the refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated. 10. Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all food to prevent contamination, increase quality, and reduce cost. 11. Suggest menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies. 12. Cleans all foodservice equipment, kitchen, and food storage areas. 13. Coordinates work of dining services aides. 14. Efficiently uses the time to complete assigned work. COMPANY MISSION WE ARE COMMITTED to providing The highest quality care and personal service Delivered with a sense of WARMTH FRIENDLINESS INDIVIDUAL PRIDE And COMPANY SPIRIT COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES Sustains the Concordis Senior Living Quality Cornerstones through a daily working commitment to its values of Harmony. Help each other be our best Attentive to our client's needs and wants Respect for one another Meaningful relationships Open to new ideas and opportunities Neighborhoods that provide compassion and caring Yes We Can Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors, and staff. Protects the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residence, company information, and records. Maintains a safe and secure environment and practices safe working habits. Complies with the attendance policy. Maintains neat appearance, good hygiene, and appropriate attire. Participate in training, in-services, and attends meetings as required. Assists with projects as assigned and performs other related duties. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES The cook may supervise the dining services aides if the dining services coordinator/manager is not available. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. The position requires knowledge of special diets. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents, residents’ families, and other employees of the company. Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS State food service certification required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and toxic caustic chemicals. The environment is characteristic of the facility in which healthcare is provided to the frail elderly. The noise level is usually moderate. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Condition of Employment and/or Continued Employment It is the policy of the Company to maintain a drug-free workplace as a condition of employment and/or continued employment. All employees and job applicants must abide by the terms of this policy.