PT Cook

PACS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

General Purpose It is the responsibility of the cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. He/she is reports to the Dietary supervisor. Essential Duties Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner. Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities. Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.  Ability to prepare special diets accurately. Record food temperatures for the meals.  Prepare pureed foods.  Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments. Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.  Assist with serving the different meals.  Clean cooking area and serving carts. Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.  Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff. Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.  Ability to cooperate.  Willing to supervise and to work under supervision. To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed. PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Should have experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and follow recipes.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.
The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
Record food temperatures for the meals.
Prepare pureed foods.
Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.
Assist with serving the different meals.
Clean cooking area and serving carts.
Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.
Ability to cooperate.
Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.
To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed.