Cook

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management•Phoenix, AZ

12d•$1 - $1

About The Position

Purpose of Your Job Position The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with out established policies and procedures. Job Functions Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Requirements

Food handlers card
Fingerprint card

Nice To Haves

One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but no necessary).

Responsibilities

Review menus prior to preparation of food.
Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident
Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary
Work with the facility's dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required
Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies
Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished
Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Executive Chef on alternate shifts and when the Executive Chef is absent
Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures
Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time
Process diet changed and new diets as received from Nursing Services
Interview, hire, discipline staff and coordinate terminations with HR of staff
Develop and implement effective ways to manage all areas of the kitchen, including staff
Inventory and place orders for food and kitchen inventory
Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.