COOK - CCH - FT

Coffey Health System•Burlington, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares and cooks meals for residents and employees of the facility. This role involves pre-planning food preparation, cooking a variety of food items according to menus and special diets, serving meals, preparing nourishments and snacks, and maintaining cleanliness of food preparation areas and equipment. The Cook also plays a role in maintaining temperature logs, directing the activities of support staff, and ensuring professional demeanor and confidentiality. Additionally, the position requires participation in safety drills, in-service training, quality assurance programs, and continuing education.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to perform the essential functions, with reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Preplan food preparation and meal service by reviewing menu, required diets and numbers to be served.
Pull required items from inventory and remove frozen items for proper thawing.
Assemble foods and supplies needed for meal preparation and set up equipment.
Cook foodstuffs in quantities according to menu, special diets, and number of persons to be served.
Prepare soft pureed diets using a blender.
Maintain proper temperature of food items and temperature logs.
Maintain records of temperature in coolers, refrigerators, and freezers.
Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
Serve residents meals including special/modified diets and employees.
Prepare patients between meal nourishments and snacks as required.
Clean food preparation areas and equipment, wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
Clean all dietary kitchen areas including floors, cabinet tops, ovens, refrigerators/freezers, and ice machines.
Inform supervisor of problems and needs concerning equipment and supplies.
Develop and maintain a professional demeanor and report with residents, visitors, and staff.
Maintain confidentiality regarding residents, families, staff, and the organization.
Utilize established channels of communications and lines of authority.
Report all accidents/incidents in accordance with established System Risk Management policies.
Participate in fire, safety, and disaster preparedness drills.
Attend and participate in in-service training programs.
Actively participate in the Quality Assurance program.
Pursue programs of continuing education.
Show up for work as scheduled and gets along with others.