Cook - Trinity Elms Assisted Living

Lutheran Services Carolinas•Clemmons, NC

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Elms AL is hiring a Full-Time/ Prat time (32-40 hours, per week), Dining services cook. Regularly scheduled hours Monday - Friday as well as every other weekend. The Cook/Supervisor is responsible for the preparing and serving of the meals, following planned menus for the various dishes; the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen; and ordering of food and kitchen materials for the successful operation of the kitchen.

Requirements

Some H.S. coursework, H.S. diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions
Proven ability to instruct subordinate personnel in proper food preparation and serving methods, and to plan effective work methods in kitchen.
Attention to detail and the ability to write and follow instructions for reading recipes, dietary needs and meal orders.
Knowledge of principles of food sanitation.

Nice To Haves

H.S. diploma or equivalent.
Training/experience in food service environment.
Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Assumes full charge of the Dietary Department in the absence of the Director of Dining Services or Assistant Director of Dining Services.
Reviews menus prior to food preparation.
Prepares regular and therapeutic diet meals according to planned menus; lifts heavy pots of food.
Follows standardized recipes and special diet orders. Serves meals according to diet and portion control.
Checks diet trays to ensure they are served correctly. Assists in planning and preparing special meals.
Assists Director of Dietary Services in menu planning by making suggestions for new menu items.
Follows oral and written instructions.
Assists Director and Assistant Director of Dietary Services in the orientation and training, coaching, and supervising of dietary personnel.
Removes frozen meats from walk-in freezer for thawing, as well as other items to be prepared for meals.
Assists with daily schedule cleaning duties.
Keeps equipment and work areas clean as required.
Reports equipment and supply needs to Director of Dietary Services. Assists in checking incoming food supplies.
For the Clinical Cook Supervisor role In skilled nursing facilities, ensures: Information is obtained for nutritional assessment Completion of MDS assessment and development of nutritional care plan Documentation in progress notes per facility protocol and regulatory requirements Participation in care plan meetings and follow up on any problems noted.
Attends in-service training classes and practices new skills and work habits.
Understands and utilizes emergency equipment.
Remains cordial and tactful with residents, peers, and others.
Follows all established policies and procedures of the dietary department and the facility.
Completes other assigned duties as may be necessary for the orderly operation of the facility.