Full-Time Cook - SNF- West Valley

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•West Valley City, UT

13d•$17 - $18•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 position is part of 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 food is appealing and served on time. The role also supports food-service operations through cleaning, stocking, inventory, equipment and supply upkeep, administrative documentation, and compliance with food safety, infection control, resident rights, confidentiality, and facility policies. The position is based 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 that is warm for cooking, with possible exposure to kitchen heat or cold, odors, contaminants, infectious materials, and frequent interruptions. The position may require working beyond normal hours, weekends, holidays, or during emergency call-back conditions.

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 determine quality and palatability.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government personnel, and the general public, including in difficult situations.
Must be a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
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 for infectious diseases.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and perform other common physical movements required for the position.
Ability to assist in resident evacuation during emergencies.
Must maintain and care for supplies, equipment, and work areas and conduct regular inspections for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of duties.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Subject to call-back during emergency conditions.
High school diploma preferred.
One year of dietary/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

High school diploma.
One year of dietary/food-service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing-care facility, or other related medical facility.

Responsibilities

Review menus before food preparation and prepare meals accordingly.
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 to ensure meals are prepared on time.
Process diet changes and new diets received from Nursing Services.
Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and special diet orders.
Prepare and serve appetizing meals, assist with meal service as needed, and follow standardized portion-control procedures.
Ensure appropriate utensils and equipment are provided with residents’ meal trays.
Prepare bedtime snacks and substitute foods for residents who refuse the food served.
Assist with or direct daily cleaning duties and maintain food-storage areas, equipment, supplies, and work areas in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
Assist with food preparation for special meals and parties.
Maintain adequate stock levels of food, supplies, and equipment; assist with receiving, inventorying, and storing items; and ensure supplies for the next meal are ready.
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, applicable regulations, safety and hygiene practices, and infection-control procedures.
Report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation or discrimination, suspected abuse or mistreatment, occupational exposures, and work-related injuries or illnesses as required.
Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned duties during an emergency plan activation; assist with resident evacuation when needed.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.