Part-Time Cook - ALF- Orem

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Orem, UT

1d•$17 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures. The role prepares meals and snacks for residents, including meals that follow planned menus, standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and special diet orders. The Cook helps ensure food is presented attractively, served on time and in appropriate portions, and that residents receive suitable utensils and equipment with their meal trays. The Cook supports food-service operations by maintaining adequate food and supply inventories, keeping food storage and work areas clean and safe, assisting with incoming deliveries and special meals, and completing required forms and reports. The position works with food-service, dietitian, nursing, and other facility staff, and is expected to uphold resident dignity, confidentiality, safety, infection-control, and regulatory requirements. This position is based in a well-lit, ventilated food-service area that is warm for cooking. The work may involve frequent interruptions, exposure to kitchen heat or cold, odors, burns, falls, air contaminants, and infectious materials. The role may require movement throughout the workday, physical activities such as bending and lifting overhead, assisting with resident evacuation, and working beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary. Call-back may be required during emergencies.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must hold a current, active Food Handlers Permit.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities and knowledge of food-service practices and procedures.
Ability to taste and smell food to assess quality and palatability.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, and others.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and perform physical movements such as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and overhead lifting.
Ability to assist in resident evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks.
Ability to work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary; subject to call-back during emergencies.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Must maintain and inspect food-service areas, equipment, supplies, and work areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper operation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred.
One year of dietary or food-service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing-care facility, or related medical facility is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Review menus before food preparation and prepare meals accordingly.
Work with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services as needed and implement recommended changes.
Follow established food-service procedures and complete and submit required forms and reports.
Help establish the food-service production line so meals are prepared on time.
Process diet changes and new diets received from Nursing Services.
Prepare meals according to planned menus, standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and special diet orders.
Prepare and serve appetizing meals in a timely manner and follow standardized portion-control procedures.
Provide appropriate utensils and equipment with resident meal trays.
Prepare bedtime snacks and substitute foods for residents who refuse foods served.
Assist with meal service, daily cleaning, and food preparation for special meals and events.
Maintain adequate stocks of staple and non-staple foods, supplies, and equipment; assist with inventorying and storing incoming items.
Keep food-storage areas, equipment, supplies, and work areas clean, orderly, and safe; ensure food and supplies for the next meal are available.
Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Director of Food Services.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect their rights, and maintain confidentiality of protected health information.
Follow facility policies, applicable regulations, safety, hygiene, and infection-control procedures; complete assigned training and competency requirements.
Report policy violations, confidentiality breaches, retaliation or discrimination, suspected abuse or mistreatment, occupational exposures, and work-related injuries or illnesses to appropriate personnel.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and trainings, fulfill assigned emergency-plan responsibilities, and assist with resident evacuation when needed.