Cook PT & FT

SR COMPANIES LLC•Bluffton, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares and cooks a variety of food for residents, families, and visitors, enhancing their Artful Dining experience. The role demonstrates the organization’s Golden Rule value by treating residents, families, visitors, and associates with care and respect. The Cook oversees kitchen operations and coordinates the work of culinary assistants and other food service staff involved in cooking. The position may also assist with training new dining services employees and take on special projects or other assigned duties. The Cook follows established menus, standardized recipes, portioning and serving practices, dietician guidelines, and departmental policies. The role maintains sanitation, safety, and cleaning standards; cleans kitchen equipment and food storage areas daily; and handles food to prevent contamination, maintain quality, and control costs. The Cook supports a dignified, safe, and caring environment, responds courteously to requests, communicates in a manner residents can understand, and follows emergency procedures, HIPAA requirements, attendance policies, and dress code. The position is based at Vineyard Bluffton in Bluffton, South Carolina. The listed salary range is undisclosed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to the established menu and standardized recipes, ensuring proper preparation, portioning, and serving.
Assume responsibility for kitchen operations and handle kitchen situations according to established policies and procedures.
Follow sanitation, safety, and cleaning procedures and schedules; clean food service equipment, the kitchen, and food storage areas daily.
Suggest menu or recipe changes that follow dietician guidelines and help use surplus food and supplies.
Oversee proper food handling and utilization to prevent contamination, maintain quality, and reduce costs.
Support a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates; respond promptly and courteously to requests for assistance.
Communicate effectively in a language residents can understand.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment, practice safe working habits and body mechanics, report hazards promptly, and follow emergency procedures.
Work cooperatively with associates and management, maintain a positive and respectful attitude, and comply with attendance and call-off policies.
Attend or participate in training, in-service sessions, and mandatory meetings; wear clean, appropriate attire in accordance with the dress code.
Refer inquiries about resident care from families and visitors to the immediate supervisor and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Assist with training new dining services employees as needed.
Coordinate the work of culinary assistants and oversee other food service staff involved in cooking.
Take initiative, seek additional information, offer solutions and suggestions, and undertake special projects or other reasonable assigned duties.