Breakfast Cook/ Lunch Cook.

Sheldon Meadows Assisted Living Center • Georgetown Charter Township, MI

4d • $17 - $19

About The Position

Lead cook works with the chef, other cooks, and kitchen employees preparing or directing meal preparation. Responsible for provision of high-quality meal service, compliance with menus, policies, procedures, and regulations in the safe handling of foods and utensils. Maintains a clean kitchen and follows safe food handling practices. Provides positive leadership for all culinary staff on shift. A lead cook is normally required to work nights, weekends, and many holidays.

Requirements

• Experience and training in professional cooking, applicable certification.
• Must obtain and maintain applicable certification in food service safety and sanitation (such as ServSafe); obtain and maintain knowledge and understanding of geriatric dietary needs and concerns.
• Excellent cooking skills; good math skills to accurately adapt ingredient measurements for recipes.
• exemplary time management and organizational abilities to keep the food preparation process flowing and make sure meals are ready and served on time, at the right temperature.
• He should be aware of guidelines governing the safe storage and handling of food to avoid the possibility of contamination or spoilage.
• To get the best performances from staff, the lead cook needs good leadership and motivational skills.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Must be able to pass the state-mandated criminal background screening and random drug testing.
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to stand, bend, twist, turn, stoop, squat, sit, kneel, pull, push, and walk long distances on hard surfaces, for extended periods of time.
• Able to perform physically repetitive work.
• Able to tolerate exposure to cold (including freezing) and hot (including steam) temperatures.
• Able to work with strong smells and chemicals
• Ability to handle pots and pans, stir a variety of textures for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use telephone and computer (including email) for communication
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with residents, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions in English
• Emotional stability to appropriately handle staff supervision and resident care needs, including chronic illness, challenging behaviors, dementia-related issues, and death of residents

Responsibilities

• Meal service: Preparation of all foods and beverages for meals, within guidelines of menu, policy, procedure, and regulations. Assure meals are served on time, at the proper temperature
• Prepares and offers substitute items when residents decline a menu item. (as directed by the Chef)
• Properly completes required documentation of temperatures, foods used, etc.
• Assures food is served properly, at the correct temperatures, and in an appetizing manner.
• Monitors food/plates that are returned to the kitchen.
• Informs Chef if a particular food is not eaten by multiple residents.
• Informs Shift Supervisor if an individual resident is returning food uneaten.
• Resident satisfaction: assure attention is paid to resident likes and dislikes, including offering alternate selections that meet resident preferences.
• Assures compliance with diet orders, monitors weights and nutritional status of residents (in cooperation with the Resident Services Coordinator)
• Maintains an awareness of changes in resident food consumption and communicates with the Resident Services Coordinator regarding any challenges to residents’ achieving and maintaining adequate nutrition.
• Supervise and assist staff in the production of all menu items, using high-quality, and fresh, local ingredients whenever possible.
• Proper plating of food including use of garnish.
• Shift supervision of Utility Workers and Server/Prep assistants
• Immediately reports any malfunction in equipment or physical plant.
• Properly utilizes food, supplies, and equipment to assure minimal waste, damage, or theft.
• Regulatory compliance with HFA rules, HPM policies and procedures, and SERVSAFE standards for cleanliness, maintenance, and documentation
• Be a goodwill ambassador for this living center
• Comply with Life Safety policies and periodic “drills”
• Participate in training opportunities
• Report safety and health hazards to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Work cooperatively with others on the same shift and across shifts
• Report to work as scheduled
• Treat all residents with dignity and respect
• Observe residents for any change in condition (physical, emotional, cognitive, or behavioral)
• Communicate any change in condition to the Shift Supervisor
• Comply with infection control protocols
• Compliance with all Resident Rights including confidentiality
• Compliance with the guidelines stated in the Employee Handbook
• Compliance with the code of conduct included in the Employee handbook
• All other duties as may be needed to assure the goals and obligations of this living center are met

Benefits

• Hourly Wage and benefits as stated in the Employee Handbook.
• Eligible for a 2% increase in pay rate after 90 days of employment with a satisfactory review.
• Annual increase in pay rate is merit-based, as determined by a comprehensive, written performance review conducted by the supervisor and Administrator.
• An additional 1% increase can be earned by completing a minimum of 12 Independent Study opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees