ASSISTED LIVING COOK

Snyder Village•Metamora, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The cook prepares meals for residents and their families. The cook is responsible for serving residents according to correct diet orders. The cook is also in charge of dining services staff when managers are not present.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to prepare meals that look and taste great.
Ability to oversee staff when managers are not present.
Ability to be sensitive and courteous in dealing with the needs and feelings of older adults and their families.
Ability to uphold the mission and values statement of Snyder Village.
Experience in food service is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepares all meals according to the recipes and prepares grill orders.
Start and finish shift on time.
Demonstrates leadership.
Adhere to dining services uniform policy.
Fills out required paperwork.
Prepares all food required to be prepped.
Serves all meals in the appropriate dining rooms.
Presents food in an appetizing manner.
Follows spread sheets for each diet.
Follows resident dietary orders.
Is responsible for setting up appropriate dining areas after meals.
Is responsible for knowing how to use equipment in the kitchen and dining areas.
Communicates well with other staff, residents, families, and guests.
Adheres to all safety and sanitary regulations governing storage, handling and serving of food and utensils.
Use proper procedures for closing the kitchen and cleaning before leaving.
Perceives and reports need for repair of dietary equipment by filling out a work request.
Performs assigned cleaning tasks.
Reports any unusual request, behavior, or activity with the residents to the nurse in charge.
Reports supply shortages to the dietary supervisor.
Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
Attends mandatory dietary in-services.
Attends Snyder Village In-service meeting as required by dietary supervisor.
Meets on a one-on-one basis with dietary supervisor or assistant for an evaluation yearly.
Ability to communicate in English via telephone, in writing and verbally in conversation with different levels of staff, residents, and their families and any outside customers.
Helps with putting stock away.