Cook-Senior Living Community

Sewell AL IL OpCo LLC•Sewell, NJ

6d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook position at Viva Senior Living is responsible for preparing and serving menu items according to departmental policies, procedures, and established standards. This role ensures the quality, taste, presentation, and dietary requirements of meals are met, while also maintaining food safety and sanitary measures. The Cook must work efficiently, prepare meals in a timely manner, and ensure correct quantities are produced. They will utilize kitchen equipment, stay productive, and assist with training new employees. A key aspect of this role is providing high-quality service with compassion and dignity to residents, adhering to the Resident Bill of Rights and all facility policies and procedures. The position also requires compliance with various regulations, including those related to bloodborne pathogens, infection control, hazardous materials, and fire safety. Ordering and receiving supplies, reporting accidents and incidents, and participating in emergency drills are also part of the responsibilities. Maintaining confidentiality of Protected Health Information and reporting any suspected abuse, neglect, or non-compliance are critical duties.

Requirements

Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED.
Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loves ones.
Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residents.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).
Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.

Responsibilities

Ensure all menu items are prepared and served according to departmental policies and procedures.
Assure that the presentation of all menu items adhere to established standards.
Prepare meals on menus and based on nutritional programs and individual plans.
Ensure the quality of meals in regard to taste, presentation and dietary requirements established by the Dining Services Director.
Ensure quality and safety of food by performing standard and any additional sanitary measures including sweeping of the floors, cleaning of surfaces, as well as proper covering and storage of food items according to standards and procedures.
Work at efficient and consistent pace.
Ensure timely preparation of all meals.
Ensure that each resident receives meals corresponding to their dietary requirements.
Ensure that the correct quantities are prepared to meet daily needs.
Utilize kitchen equipment during food preparation.
Always stay productive and prepare for future needs as time allows.
Demonstrate flexibility and volunteer to fill open shifts as required by variations in staffing.
Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents to ensure follow-up and prevention.
Adhere to all regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials and fire safety.
Assure that all food and other departmental supplies are ordered and received in a timely manner so that adequate inventory levels are maintained to support volume or anticipated volume.
Assist with the training of new employees.
Serve food in the proper portion size and at the proper temperature.
Report any infraction in the food services department policies and procedures.
Arrive to work at the scheduled time.
Perform other related duties as required.
Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
Report work related injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor.
As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.
Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
Assists with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation.
Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.
Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with all investigations.
Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
Report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resource Director and the Compliance Officer.
Fulfill individual responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and the state agency.
Performs other duties as requested.