full-Time Cook - SNF- Springfield (55977)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Springfield, MO

About The Position

The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and facility policies and procedures. The role is in the Food Services department and reports to the Dietary Manager or Administrator/Executive Director. The Cook prepares meals and snacks for residents, follows planned menus, standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, special diet orders, and portion-control procedures, and helps ensure food is served on time and is appetizing. The Cook also helps maintain food inventory, storage, sanitation, equipment, and supplies while protecting residents’ rights, privacy, health, and safety. The position requires working in a ventilated, well-lit area that is warm for cooking, with possible exposure to kitchen heat or cold, odors, infectious materials, and frequent interruptions. Weekend, holiday, extended-hour, and emergency call-back availability may be necessary.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Current/active Food Handlers Permit.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities and knowledge of food-service practices and procedures.
Ability to taste and smell food to assess quality and palatability.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government personnel, and the public, including in difficult situations.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Must meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift overhead, and perform other common physical movements required by the position.
Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to maintain supplies, equipment, and work areas and inspect food-service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of duties.
Ability to work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary; subject to emergency call-back.
High school diploma preferred.
One year of dietary/food-service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing-care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not necessary.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.
One year of dietary/food-service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing-care facility, or other related medical facility.

Responsibilities

Review menus and prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and special diet orders.
Coordinate with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services and implement recommended changes as required.
Follow food-preparation and food-service procedures and facility policies.
Help establish the food-service production line to ensure meals are prepared on time.
Process diet changes and new diets received from Nursing Services.
Prepare appetizing and palatable meals, serve meals as necessary, and follow standardized portion-control procedures.
Provide appropriate utensils and equipment with resident meal trays; prepare bedtime snacks and substitute foods when residents refuse foods served.
Assist with food preparation for special meals and parties.
Assist with daily cleaning duties and keep food-storage areas, equipment, supplies, and work areas clean, orderly, and safe.
Maintain adequate stocks of food, supplies, and equipment; assist with receiving, inventorying, and storing incoming items; ensure supplies for the next meal are available; recommend equipment and supply needs.
Complete required forms and reports and submit them to the Dietitian/Director of Food Services.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect resident rights and confidential health information, and report abuse, neglect, safety issues, policy violations, retaliation, discrimination, and confidentiality breaches to appropriate personnel.
Follow safety, hygiene, infection-control, emergency, and life-safety procedures; participate in drills and training; report occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Communicate with medical and nursing staff and other departments; perform other duties as assigned.