Cook 11:30am-7:30pm (Ephrata Manor)

United Church of Christ Homes•Ephrata, PA

2d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares food in accordance with current standards, guidelines, and regulations with United Church of Christ Homes' established policies and procedures to assure that quality dining service is provided. This role serves as a replacement for the full-time cook when they are off, ensuring menus are maintained and filed, and preparing palatable and aesthetically appetizing meals. The Cook also prepares and serves substitute foods, assists in establishing a food service production line, ensures correct diets are served, and helps with inventorying and storing food supplies. Additionally, the Cook assists with food preparation for special events, directs daily cleaning duties, maintains food storage areas, disposes of food and waste properly, and maintains a safe work environment. This position involves directing day-to-day functions and providing leadership and guidance to employees.

Requirements

Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
Must be able to summarize and relate information concerning a resident's condition
Must possess the ability/willingness to learn basic computer skills
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
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 persons who exhibit emotional instability, confusion, or at times, hostility
Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to carry such weight a minimum distance of 25 feet
Using a mechanical device, must regularly be able to push, pull, or move weight in excess of 100 pounds a distance of 300 feet
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Nice To Haves

One year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred

Responsibilities

Is replacement for full-time cook when she/he is off
Ensuring all menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies; review menus prior to food preparation
Preparing palatable and aesthetically appetizing meals
Preparing and serving substitute foods to residents, as needed
Assisting in establishing food service production line to ensure meals are prepared on time
Ensuring correct diet is served to appropriate residents and process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing
Assisting in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, etc.
Assisting in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.
Assisting and directing daily scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with procedures
Maintaining food storage areas in clean, properly arranged manner
Disposing of food and waste in accordance with policies
Maintaining a safe work environment for residents and staff
Directing day-to-day functions of employees for whom you have responsibility
Providing leadership and guidance to employees for whom you are responsible