Cook

Meadowbrook at Oconto Falls•Oconto Falls, WI

13d

About The Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Head Cook and/or Director of Food Services, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times. As Cook , you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Every effort has been made to identify the essential function of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Information explaining the Essential function , Safety Factors , and the Competency Evaluation columns, as well as the Risk Exposure Category legend is provided in the “Job Position Analysis Information” section located on the last page of this job description.

Requirements

Must possess High School Diploma.
Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable of food procedures.
Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing food practices.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.
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 ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
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.
Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Review menus prior to preparation of food.
Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Food Services.
Coordinate food service with other departments as necessary.
Work with the facility’s dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Cook.
Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.
Agree not to disclosed assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report any known or suspected unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of such information to the Administrator.
Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the Director of Food Services.
Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator.
Log off computer workstations per established facility policy.
Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.
Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., as directed.
Attend and participate in facility mandatory in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, etc.).
Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
Prepare and serve bedtime snacks.
Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray.
Review care plans to assure that current food information is consistent with foods served.
Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.
Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures.
Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel.
Follow established Infection Control Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Director of Food Services immediately.
Report all accidents/incidents as established by department policies.
Fill out and file reports as directed.
Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
Report missing/illegible labels or MSDSs to the Director of Food Services.
Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.
Recommend to the Director of Food Services the equipment and supply needs of the department.
Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information including protected health information.
Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of such information.
Knock before entering a resident’s room.
Review complaints and grievances and make necessary oral/written reports to the Director of Food Services.
Follow facility’s established procedures.
Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
Make only authorized food substitutions.
Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.