Cook - Haven Creek (55905)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•West Haven, UT

About The Position

The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as established policies and procedures. The role works with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services as needed and implements recommended menu changes. It also includes maintaining food storage and work areas, keeping equipment and supplies clean and safe, and completing food-service administrative forms and reports. This is a full-time position requiring availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The Cook communicates with medical and nursing staff and other departments, and may be called back during emergency conditions. The work takes place in a ventilated, well-lit area that is warm for cooking, with possible exposure to heat or cold in kitchen and storage areas, frequent interruptions, and the physical and environmental conditions described below.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Current/active Food Handlers Permit.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
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 determine quality and palatability.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Must be a supportive team member and contribute to and model teamwork.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public; patience and tact when dealing with difficult residents, family, and staff.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks for various infectious diseases.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and perform other common movements needed for the position.
Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary; subject to call-back during emergency conditions.
Must maintain supplies, equipment, and work areas and perform regular inspections of food-service areas.
One year of dietary/food-service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility is identified as preferred but not necessary.

Nice To Haves

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 before food preparation and prepare meals.
Work with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implement recommended changes.
Follow established food-service procedures and complete and submit required forms and reports.
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 meals according to planned menus, standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and special diet orders.
Prepare and serve appetizing, palatable meals using standardized portion-control procedures; assist with timely meal service as needed.
Ensure appropriate utensils and equipment are provided with resident meal trays.
Prepare bedtime snacks and substitute foods for residents who refuse foods served.
Assist with or direct daily cleaning duties according to established policies and procedures.
Assist with food preparation for special meals and parties.
Maintain adequate stocks of staple and non-staple food, supplies, and equipment; assist with inventorying and storing incoming items.
Keep food storage areas clean and properly arranged, and ensure department equipment and supplies are clean and safely maintained.
Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are available and recommend equipment and supply needs to the Director of Food Services.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, promote and protect resident rights, and protect residents from abuse.
Follow facility policies, business-conduct standards, state and federal regulations, safety and hygiene measures, and infection-control procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report policy or regulatory noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and allegations of resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or misappropriation as directed.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals, and report work-related injuries and illnesses promptly.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned responsibilities during facility emergency-plan activation, including assisting with resident evacuation when needed.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and work areas, and regularly inspect food-service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of duties.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator.