Cook - ALF- Douglas

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP • Douglas, WY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, regulations, and facility policies and procedures. The position works with the Dietitian or Director of Food Services as needed, implements recommended changes, and completes required forms and reports. The role supports food service operations in an assisted living community with a secure memory care unit, serving residents with respect and care.

The Cook reviews menus and prepares meals, snacks, and approved substitutes according to planned menus, standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, special diet orders, and portion-control procedures. The position helps ensure meals are prepared and served on time, food and supplies are available, and food storage, work areas, equipment, and supplies are kept clean, orderly, and safe. The Cook also supports resident rights, confidentiality, infection control, emergency preparedness, and compliance with facility policies and applicable regulations. Other duties may be assigned by the Administrator.

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 determine quality and palatability.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to work supportively as a team member and deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
• Must meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks.
• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and carry out other common physical movements required for the position.
• Ability to assist in evacuating residents during emergencies.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary, and to respond to call-back during emergencies.
• Ability to maintain and inspect food service supplies, equipment, 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 other related medical facility is preferred, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and prepare meals in accordance with planned menus and established procedures.
• Work with the Dietitian or Director of Food Services as necessary 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 and serve appetizing meals according to standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, special diet orders, and portion-control procedures.
• Assist with serving meals on time and ensure appropriate utensils and equipment are provided with resident meal trays.
• Prepare bedtime snacks and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse meals.
• Assist with or direct daily cleaning duties and maintain food storage areas, department spaces, equipment, and supplies in clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Assist with food preparation for special meals and parties.
• Maintain adequate stock of food, supplies, and equipment; assist with receiving and storing deliveries and ensure items needed for the next meal are available.
• Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Director of Food Services.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect and promote and protect their rights.
• Follow facility policies, standards of business conduct, applicable regulations, safety and hygiene practices, and infection-control procedures.
• Maintain the confidentiality of protected health information and report policy violations, confidentiality breaches, discrimination, retaliation, abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, and occupational exposures to appropriate personnel.
• Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
• Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, fulfill assigned emergency-plan duties, and assist with resident evacuation when needed.
• Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements and promptly report work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Inspect food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed