Cook Chef

Iris Senior Living•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Iris Memory Care of Edmond is looking for a Cook/Chef. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. Schedule is half day Wednesday as well as 7am - 6pm Thurs, Friday, Saturday. We are a small, freestanding memory care assisted living in SW Edmond located at 2424 NW 178th between Penn and May. We are located right off of the Lake Hefner Parkway. As a community focused on memory care, all of our residents are coping with Alzheimer's or other form of dementia. Experience preparing food in a healthcare setting with special diets is preferred. Specific Responsibilities: Responsible for the management, planning, and directing the activities of the dietary department and managing/supervising dietary staff when the Dining Services Director is absent. Responsible for food service standards, policies and procedures, equipment, systems, city and state regulations, and work areas while providing the highest quality of food service for Residents. Coordinates closely with care staff to ensure resident's needs are constantly being met, as needed. Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for Residents. Preparation, presentation, and efficient meal service delivery. Maintains procedures to meet safety and sanitation standards in order to ensure compliance with governmental regulations. Maintains procedures to meet safety and sanitation standards in order to ensure compliance with governmental regulations. Prepares food items and serves food to Residents within scheduled time frame. Follows menu cycle, noting changes or substitutions made. Cleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining room. Ensures compliance with state and local health department sanitation code

Requirements

One to two years experience in a similar position preferred.
Working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
Demonstrated ability in food preparation and services.
Supervisory experience in dealing with older adults and their food needs preferred.
Twelve (12) plus years of education preferred.
Meet continuing education requirements and certifications on job classification and position, including state and local requirements.
Successful completion of an approved state food service supervisor course as required.
Management/supervisory experience is necessary.
Ability to prepare and serve a wide range of foods skillfully.
Ability to perform and instruct others in food preparation, food serving, and cleaning tasks.
Maintains acceptable attendance records/follows work schedule.
Organizes and utilizes time appropriately toward accomplishing assigned tasks.
Requires minimal supervision.
Displays cleanliness, good grooming, and personal appearance and follows dress requirements.
Provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.
Ability to recognize and communicate problems appropriately.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Ability/willingness to learn new skills and to teach others.
Interacts in professional manner with Residents, public, and co-workers.
Works cooperatively with management.
Displays willingness to assist co-workers when situation requires.
Ability to communicate proficiently in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally; 35 pounds regularly.
Routinely requires pushing, pulling, bending, walking, reaching, and stooping.
Maintains car in good working order, current drivers license in good standing, and auto insurance meeting company minimums is current.
Ability to organize their time, follow-up with the ability to perform job tasks efficiently.
Ability to teach/train others effectively.
Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing food in a healthcare setting with special diets is preferred.
Supervisory experience in dealing with older adults and their food needs preferred.
Twelve (12) plus years of education preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management, planning, and directing the activities of the dietary department and managing/supervising dietary staff when the Dining Services Director is absent.
Responsible for food service standards, policies and procedures, equipment, systems, city and state regulations, and work areas while providing the highest quality of food service for Residents.
Coordinates closely with care staff to ensure resident's needs are constantly being met, as needed.
Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for Residents.
Preparation, presentation, and efficient meal service delivery.
Maintains procedures to meet safety and sanitation standards in order to ensure compliance with governmental regulations.
Prepares food items and serves food to Residents within scheduled time frame.
Follows menu cycle, noting changes or substitutions made.
Cleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining room.
Ensures compliance with state and local health department sanitation code