Cook PT
About The Position
The Cook prepares and cooks a variety of food for residents, families, and visitors, while enhancing the Artful Dining experience. The role promotes the organization’s Golden Rule value by treating others as one would like to be treated. The Cook oversees other food service staff involved in cooking and coordinates culinary assistants, while maintaining safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen operations. The position supports a dignified and caring atmosphere, responds promptly and courteously to residents and families, communicates in a way residents can understand, and works respectfully with associates and management. It also requires following workplace policies, including safety, attendance, dress code, emergency procedures, and HIPAA requirements. The position is part-time, with a 6:00 AM–2:00 PM shift available, at Harpers Station of Gainesville in Gainesville, Virginia.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Prepare food according to established menus, standardized recipes, portioning, and serving requirements.
- Assume responsibility for kitchen operations and handle situations according to established policies and procedures.
- Follow sanitation, safety, and cleaning procedures; clean food service equipment, the kitchen, and food storage areas daily.
- Suggest menu or recipe changes that follow dietician guidelines and help use surplus food and supplies.
- Oversee food handling and utilization to prevent contamination, maintain quality, and reduce costs.
- Support a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates; respond promptly and courteously to requests for assistance.
- Communicate effectively in a language each resident can understand.
- Maintain a safe and secure work environment, practice safe working habits, report hazards promptly, and follow emergency procedures.
- Work cooperatively with associates and management and maintain a positive, respectful attitude.
- Comply with attendance and call-off policies; participate in training, in-service sessions, and mandatory meetings; follow the dress code.
- Refer inquiries about resident care from families and visitors to the immediate supervisor and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Assist with training new dining services employees as needed.
- Take initiative, seek additional information, offer solutions, and take on special projects or assignments outside regular duties.
- Coordinate culinary assistants and perform other reasonable duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
