Cook (PT)

Vierra Communities•Arlington, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to put your culinary skills to work with an employer that values you and the work you do? If so, Admiral Rehab & Nursing is looking for you. If you are motivated, reliable, and have a strong work ethic, we invite you to join our amazing team in providing our residents and patients with compassion and excellent care. We offer extremely generous and competitive pay and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to excellence.

Requirements

Ability to review menus and prepare meals accordingly
Work with the Dietary Manager and Supervisor as necessary and implement recommended changes as required. Performs other duties, as assigned.
Ensures that food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submits to the appropriate party.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position; lift, push, pull, carry heavy objects. Stand for long periods of time, walk, bend and stretch.

Responsibilities

Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure meals are prepared on time.
Processes diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.
Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus.
Prepares and serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance.
Assist in serving meals, as necessary, on a timely basis.
Serves meals in accordance with standardized portion control procedures.
Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes, therapeutic diets and special diet orders.
Ensure appropriate utensils and equipment are provided with the resident’s meal tray.
Prepares bedtime snacks.
Prepares and serves substitute foods to residents who refused foods served.
Assists/directs daily cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Assists in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.
Ensures that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, are maintained at adequate levels.