Cook -Evanston (55671)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Evanston, WY

About The Position

The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as established facility policies and procedures. The schedule consists of three day shifts covering breakfast and lunch and two dinner shifts per week, with weekend availability required. The Cook reviews menus and prepares meals, processes diet changes and new diets, follows standardized recipes and therapeutic diet orders, and ensures meals are timely, appetizing, and served according to portion-control procedures. The role also includes food service setup, meal service, preparing bedtime snacks and substitutes, cleaning and maintaining food service areas and equipment, monitoring and storing supplies, and completing required forms and reports. The Cook works with the Dietitian or Director of Food Services as needed and performs other assigned duties. The position requires respectful treatment of residents, protection of resident rights and confidential health information, and compliance with facility policies, safety, hygiene, infection control, emergency, and reporting procedures. The Cook communicates with medical and nursing staff and other departments and may be called back during emergencies. Work takes place in a ventilated, well-lit area, with a warm cooking atmosphere and possible exposure to kitchen heat or cold, odors, dust, disinfectants, infectious materials, and other conditions described in the posting.

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.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government personnel, and the general public, including in difficult situations.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and make other common physical movements needed for the position.
Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergencies.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary; weekend availability is required.
Ability to maintain supplies, equipment, and work areas and conduct regular inspections for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of duties.
Meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
One year of dietary or food service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility is preferred but not necessary.

Nice To Haves

One year of dietary or 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.
Work with the Dietitian or Director of Food Services as necessary and implement recommended changes.
Follow established food procedures and complete required forms and reports for submission to the Dietitian or Director of Food Services.
Help establish the food service production line so meals are prepared on time.
Process diet changes and new diets received from Nursing Services.
Prepare and serve appetizing, palatable meals on time and according to standardized portion-control procedures.
Assist with meal service as needed and ensure appropriate utensils and equipment are provided with resident meal trays.
Prepare bedtime snacks and substitute foods for residents who refuse foods served.
Assist or direct daily cleaning duties and maintain food storage areas, equipment, supplies, and work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
Assist with food preparation for special meals, parties, and similar events.
Maintain adequate stock of food, supplies, and equipment; assist with inventorying and storing deliveries; and ensure supplies for the next meal are available.
Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Director of Food Services.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, promote and protect their rights, and protect residents from abuse.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report policy violations, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, and other specified concerns to the appropriate personnel.
Follow safety, hygiene, infection-control, and facility policies; participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training; and fulfill assigned emergency-plan duties.
Report occupational exposures, work-related injuries, and illnesses as required.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Assist with evacuation of residents during emergency situations when needed.
Communicate with medical and nursing staff and other departments.
Perform other duties assigned by the Administrator.