Cook (PRN) (67447)

PRIORITY MANAGEMENT • Denison, TX

2d

About The Position

Join Our Compassionate & Dedicated Team!
Our Care Teams are True Caregivers. They serve Patients with Dedication and Compassion and are the Heart of our Patients’ Care and Recovery. Whether providing direct care or operational support, The Homestead of Denison seeks people who share our Commitment to providing Exceptional Care to our Patients and Residents. Our Patients are our Purpose and Motivation and we invite you to join our Team!
Strategy | Focus | Purpose

Requirements

• Up to one year experience working as a Cook
• Food Handler Certification

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED
• Working in a Skilled Nursing Facility
• Assisted Living Facility

Responsibilities

• Process diet changes and new diets received from nursing services
• Complete administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Dietary Manager
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident
• Coordinate food and nutrition services with other departments as necessary
• Assist in establishing a food service production line to assure that meals are prepared on time
• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established facility policies and procedures
• Review menus prior to preparation of food
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished
• Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established facility policies
• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of cook
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipe, planned menus and special diet orders
• Prepare and serve bedtime snacks
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served
• Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials and hazardous chemicals to the Dietary Manager
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.
• Make only authorized food substitutions
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis
• Sweep and mop floors as directed
• Attend and participate in mandatory facility in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), tuberculosis (TB), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), abuse prevention, etc.)
• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, in-service training programs, etc.
• Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established facility policies and procedures
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established facility policies
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as established facility policies and procedures
• Follow established infection prevention and control policies and procedures when completing daily tasks
• Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained
• Report all accidents/incidents as established by department policies; fill out and file reports as directed
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Certified Dietary Manager immediately
• Report missing/illegible labels or safety data sheets (SDSs) to the Certified Dietary Manager
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times
• Recommend to the Certified Dietary Manager the equipment and supply needs of the department
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, etc., as necessary

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Company Paid Life insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance for the Employee, Employee Spouse and Employee Children
• Short Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, Accidental and Universal Life
• Employee Referral Bonus Potential Program
• Daily Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED