Cook

Homewood Retirement Centers • Williamsport, MD

59d

About The Position

Prepares foods of high nutritional quality and palatability to residents and guests.

Requirements

• Experience or education in food service preparation.
• Knowledge of cooking procedures and large quantity recipes.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and printed instructions.
• Ability to read, write and understand English well.
• High degree of personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Ability to do repeated pushing of tray carts, and lifting or carrying a minimum of 25 pounds throughout an eight hour shift.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the course of an eight hour shift.
• Must treat residents and the public with kindness and respect in a cheerful manner.

Responsibilities

• Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
• Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
• Handles and prepares food according to proper dietary procedures, infection control procedures and sanitary regulations.
• Inspects and tastes prepared foods for temperature, quality, quantity and correct seasoning and cooking techniques. Makes appropriate documentation.
• Recognizes the value of special diets and makes food palatable for all residents.
• Responsible for the daily cleaning and sanitation of equipment and work areas by following established work procedures and standards of sanitation.
• Assists with special food functions (banquets, teas, etc.).
• Assists with the transportation of food carts.
• Assists in the supervision of dietary staff in the absence of the supervisor.
• Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Assistance for new LPNs/RNs- we pay up to 50% of your student loans
• Shift and weekend differentials
• Referral bonus of up to $600
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees