Cook 11:00am-7:00pm (Thornwald Home)
About The Position
The Cook prepares food in accordance with current standards, guidelines, regulations, and United Church of Christ Homes' policies and procedures to provide quality dining service. The role may serve as a replacement for the full-time cook when that employee is off and includes preparing meals, supporting food-service operations, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and guiding employees for whom the Cook is responsible. The position works in office and resident areas and is subject to frequent interruptions and interactions with people who may be hostile or emotionally upset. Work beyond normal hours may be necessary. Potential hazards include falls, burns, and odors.
Requirements
- Be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
- Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the general public.
- Possess leadership and supervisory ability and a willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
- Be able to summarize and relate information concerning a resident's condition.
- Possess the ability and willingness to learn basic computer skills.
- Be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
- Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately to meet the position's requirements.
- Meet the facility's general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
- Be able to relate to and work with people who exhibit emotional instability, confusion, or occasional hostility.
- Be able to lift at least 25 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and carry that weight at least 25 feet.
- Using a mechanical device, regularly be able to push, pull, or move more than 100 pounds a distance of 300 feet.
- May need to assist with evacuating residents during emergencies.
Nice To Haves
- One year of dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a replacement for the full-time cook when that employee is off.
- Maintain and file menus according to established policies and review menus before food preparation.
- Prepare palatable and aesthetically appetizing meals.
- Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents as needed.
- Assist in establishing the food-service production line to ensure meals are prepared on time.
- Ensure the correct diet is served to the appropriate residents and process diet changes and new diets received from Nursing.
- Assist with inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies.
- Assist with food preparation for special meals, parties, and other events.
- Assist with and direct scheduled daily cleaning duties in accordance with procedures.
- Keep food storage areas clean and properly arranged.
- Dispose of food and waste in accordance with policies.
- Maintain a safe work environment for residents and staff.
- Direct the day-to-day functions of employees for whom the Cook is responsible.
- Provide leadership and guidance to those employees.
Benefits
- Double-time pay on holidays.
- Highmark health insurance for $60 per month.
- Dental insurance for $2 per month.
- Choice of two vision insurance options.
- Free life insurance.
- $2,500 Health Expense Reimbursement Account.
- Employer-paid retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
