Part-Time Cook - ALF- Mapleton

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Mapleton, UT

8d•$18 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, regulations, and facility policies and procedures. The role is part of the Food Services department and reports to the Dietary Manager or Administrator/Executive Director; no positions report to this role. The cook reviews menus, prepares and serves meals and snacks, accommodates therapeutic and special diets, and helps maintain food service supplies, equipment, and work areas. The position also involves resident care and rights protections, confidentiality, infection control, safety procedures, emergency readiness, and required training. Other duties may be assigned by the Administrator.

Requirements

Current, active Food Handlers Permit.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and follow oral and written instructions.
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 work as a supportive team member and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government agencies, and the general public, including difficult or emotionally distressed people.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and carry out other common physical movements needed for the role.
Ability to assist in evacuating residents during emergencies.
Must maintain supplies, equipment, and work areas and inspect food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of duties.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and checking immunity status for infectious diseases.
Ability to work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary; subject to callback during emergencies.
High school diploma preferred.
One year of dietary or 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 or 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.
Work with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services as needed and implement recommended changes.
Follow established food service 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 meals, including substitute foods for residents who refuse the food served, and prepare bedtime snacks.
Assist with timely meal service and serve meals according to standardized portion-control procedures.
Ensure appropriate utensils and equipment are provided with residents’ meal trays.
Assist with food preparation for special meals, parties, and similar occasions.
Assist with or direct daily cleaning duties; keep food storage areas, department spaces, equipment, and supplies clean, orderly, and safe.
Maintain adequate stock of food, supplies, and equipment; assist with inventorying and storing deliveries and ensure supplies for the next meal are available.
Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Director of Food Services.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, promote and protect their rights, and protect residents from abuse.
Follow facility policies, business-conduct standards, applicable regulations, safety, hygiene, and infection-control procedures; maintain confidentiality of protected health information.
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.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned duties during an emergency plan activation, including assisting with resident evacuation.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Communicate with medical and nursing staff and other departments; perform other assigned duties.