Full-Time Cook - SNF- West Valley

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•West Valley City, UT

7d•$17 - $18•Onsite

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 is in the Food Services department and reports to the Dietary Manager or Administrator/Executive Director. It has no direct reports. The Cook reviews menus, prepares and serves meals and snacks for residents, follows standardized recipes and therapeutic or special diet orders, and helps ensure meals are timely, appetizing, and correctly portioned. The role also supports food-service administration, inventory, sanitation, equipment and supply maintenance, resident rights, confidentiality, infection control, safety, emergency procedures, and regulatory compliance. The position is at Rocky Mountain Care-Hunter Hollow in West Valley City, Utah. The listed schedule is Thursday through Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The work takes place in a ventilated, well-lit area; the kitchen is warm for cooking, and the employee may encounter heat or cold in kitchen and storage areas, frequent interruptions, and exposure to odors and other conditions described in the posting.

Requirements

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 assess quality and palatability.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government personnel, and the public.
Ability to work as a supportive team member.
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.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and make 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.
One year of dietary/food-service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing-care facility, or related medical facility is preferred but not necessary.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma (preferred).
One year of dietary/food-service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing-care facility, or related medical facility (preferred but not necessary).

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-preparation procedures and complete and submit required forms and reports.
Help establish the food-service production line so 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 and snacks, including bedtime snacks and suitable substitutes for residents who refuse served foods.
Help serve meals promptly and follow standardized portion-control procedures.
Ensure appropriate utensils and equipment are provided with resident meal trays.
Assist with 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 and parties.
Maintain adequate stock of food, supplies, and equipment; assist with receiving, inventorying, and storing items; and ensure items needed for the next meal are available.
Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Director of Food Services.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect their rights, and maintain confidentiality of protected health information.
Follow facility policies, business-conduct standards, state and federal regulations, safety and hygiene requirements, and infection-control procedures.
Report policy or regulatory noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation or discrimination, suspected abuse or neglect, and occupational exposures to the appropriate personnel.
Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, fulfill assigned emergency-plan responsibilities, and report work-related injuries and illnesses promptly.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Communicate with medical and nursing staff and other departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.