Cook - Price (55940)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Price, UT

10d•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. It has no direct reports. The cook reviews menus and prepares and serves meals, snacks, and substitutions according to planned menus, standardized recipes, portion-control procedures, therapeutic diets, and special diet orders. The role coordinates with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services and Nursing Services regarding recommended menu changes, diet changes, and new diets. It also supports timely meal service, food-service production, inventory and storage, cleaning, sanitation, safety, and preparation for special meals and events. The position requires compliance with facility policies, resident-rights protections, confidentiality, infection-control procedures, safety practices, and applicable regulations. The cook must complete assigned training and competency requirements and participate in emergency drills and assigned emergency-plan responsibilities. The work takes place in a ventilated, well-lit area, with warm cooking conditions, possible kitchen and storage temperature variation, frequent interruptions, and potential exposure to workplace hazards and infectious materials. The position may require work beyond normal hours, weekends, holidays, or emergency call-back.

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 assess quality and palatability.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with residents, personnel, family members, visitors, government personnel, and the general public, including difficult or emotional individuals.
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 various infectious diseases.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and make other common physical movements needed for the role.
Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to maintain and care for supplies, equipment, and work areas, and to inspect food-service areas 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.
One year of dietary/food-service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing-care facility, or other related medical facility is described as preferred but not necessary.
Agreement to abide by facility standards, policies, procedures, and compliance and ethics program; compliance is a condition of employment and a factor in performance evaluation.

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 before food preparation and prepare meals.
Work with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implement recommended changes.
Follow established food-service policies and 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 meals that are appetizing and palatable, following standardized portion-control procedures.
Assist with timely meal service and ensure appropriate utensils and equipment are provided with resident meal trays.
Prepare bedtime snacks and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse the food served.
Assist with food preparation for special meals, parties, and other events.
Assist with or direct daily cleaning duties according to established policies and procedures.
Maintain adequate stock levels of food, supplies, and equipment; assist with receiving, inventorying, and storing incoming items.
Keep food storage areas clean and properly arranged, ensure the department and equipment are clean and safe, and make sure food and 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 residents’ rights, and protect residents from abuse.
Follow facility policies, standards of business conduct, state and federal regulations, safety and hygiene measures, and infection-control procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report policy or regulatory noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and allegations of resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation, or mistreatment to appropriate personnel.
Report occupational exposures, work-related injuries, and illnesses according to facility policy.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and perform assigned responsibilities during activation of the facility emergency plan.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Communicate with medical and nursing staff and other departments.
Assist with resident evacuation during emergencies when required.