Cook- PT Evening
About The Position
The cook assists with preparing menus, inventory control, and maintains a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment. This position is responsible for preparing food in an appetizing and appealing manner. The role also involves fostering residents' independence with eating, preparing food for special community events, and ensuring proper food storage and handling in accordance with infection control standards. Associates are expected to work safely and alertly, take ownership of safety for themselves and residents, and disclose any medication that might impair their ability to perform the job safely. Non-essential functions include leading by example, encouraging teamwork, attending meetings, completing required training, and understanding safety procedures like the Safe Return program and fire evacuation.
Requirements
- Must have a high school education.
- Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations.
- Knowledge of OSHA Standards and fire and safety procedures.
- In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in cooking for large groups a plus.
- Certified in food-preparation training preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identify and report food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus.
- Assist in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products.
- Prepare menus and cook food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and residents’ individual prescribed diets and food preferences.
- Assist in fostering residents’ independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed.
- Prepare food and coordinate food services for special community events when requested.
- Notify Dir. of Food and Beverage of any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards.
- Work in a safe and alert manner.
- Take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents.
- Disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.
- Lead by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership.
- Encourage teamwork and promote company philosophy.
- Attend required community meetings and participate in Life Enrichment activities when able.
- Complete all required courses in adherence with HRA University.
- Be prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis.
- Become familiar and understand how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent.
- Become familiar and understand the steps for fire evacuation.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for all community residents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
