Full-time AM Cook- Riverton (55880)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Riverton, UT

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as established facility policies and procedures. The role reviews menus, prepares and serves meals and snacks, follows standardized recipes and therapeutic or special diet orders, and helps ensure food service is timely, appealing, safe, and sanitary. The cook also helps maintain food stocks, supplies, equipment, and food storage areas; completes required administrative forms and reports; and supports special meals and other food service activities. The position works with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services as needed and communicates with medical and nursing staff and other departments. It requires respectful, confidential, and compliant care of residents, adherence to safety and infection-control practices, participation in required training and emergency procedures, and reporting of safety, abuse, compliance, or confidentiality concerns. The cook works in a ventilated, well-lit area that is warm during cooking, may encounter interruptions and kitchen temperature changes, and may be exposed to occupational hazards and infectious materials.

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 its quality and palatability.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public, including in difficult situations.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and perform bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, overhead lifting, and other common physical movements needed for the position.
Ability to assist in evacuating residents during emergencies.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks for various infectious diseases.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays when necessary, and be subject to call-back during emergencies.
Ability to maintain and inspect food service supplies, equipment, and work areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance.

Nice To Haves

One year of dietary/food service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility; preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Review menus and prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and special diet orders.
Work with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implement recommended changes.
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; serve meals on time and follow standardized portion-control procedures.
Provide appropriate utensils and equipment with residents’ meal trays, prepare bedtime snacks, and offer substitute foods to residents who refuse the food served.
Assist with meal service, daily cleaning duties, and food preparation for special meals and parties.
Maintain adequate stock levels of staple and non-staple food, supplies, and equipment; assist with inventorying and storing incoming items.
Keep food storage areas, equipment, supplies, and work areas clean, orderly, and safe, and ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are available.
Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Director of Food Services.
Complete required forms and reports and submit them to the Dietitian/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 practices, and infection-control procedures.
Report policy or regulatory noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation or discrimination, suspected abuse or mistreatment, occupational exposures, and work-related injuries or illnesses to the appropriate personnel.
Cooperate with investigations, participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned duties during an emergency plan activation.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator.