Part-Time Weekend Evening Cook - SNF- Riverton

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Riverton, UT

9d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with established policies and procedures. The schedule is for weekend evenings from 2-8pm with alternating Fridays. This role requires treating all residents with dignity and respect, promoting and protecting residents' rights, and establishing a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. It also involves complying with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines, following appropriate safety and hygiene measures, and maintaining confidentiality of protected health information. The position requires reporting noncompliance, retaliation, discrimination, and any allegations of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment of residents. It also involves protecting residents from abuse, cooperating with investigations, and reporting occupational exposures. Participation in life safety and emergency drills, fulfilling responsibilities during emergency plan activation, and reporting work-related injuries are also part of the role. Maintaining food storage areas, ensuring department cleanliness, assisting with inventory, and ensuring food and supplies are readily available are key responsibilities. Recommending equipment and supply needs to the Director of Food Services is also expected.

Requirements

High school diploma preferred
Current/ Active Food Handlers Permit
Must be 18 years of age
One (1) year dietary/food service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
Must be knowledgeable of food services practices and procedures.
Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year dietary/food service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility

Responsibilities

Reviews menus prior to food preparation and prepares the meals.
Works with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implements recommended changes as required.
Ensures that food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submits to the Dietitian/Director of Food Services.
Assists in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure meals are prepared on time.
Processes diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.
Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus.
Prepares and serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance.
Assists in serving meals, as necessary, on a timely basis.
Serves meals in accordance with standardized portion control procedures.
Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes, therapeutic diets and special diet orders.
Ensures appropriate utensils and equipment are provided with the resident’s meal tray.
Prepares bedtime snacks.
Prepares and serves substitute foods to residents who refused foods served.
Assists/directs daily cleaning duties in accordance to established policies and procedures.
Assists in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.
Ensures that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment are maintained at adequate levels.
Maintains food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
Ensures the department, necessary equipment and supplies are clean and maintained in a safe manner.
Assists in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.
Ensures food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
Recommends equipment and supply needs to the Director of Food Services.