SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Cook supervises the meal service.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and, in a manner, consistent with Remember Me Senior Care culture and values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; and minimum of one to three months related cooking experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Positions require knowledge of special diets.

Certifications, Licenses and other Special Requirements:

• State Food Service Certification required, if applicable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Language Ability:
  
  
  
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  
  
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  
  
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents, residents’ families, and other employees of the company.
  
  
  • Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
  
  
  
  


• Mathematical Skills:
  
  
  
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  
  
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic math.
  
  
  
  


• Cognitive Demands:
  
  
  
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  
  
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  
  
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional office environment but may have some exposure to small resident pets. Must be able to work well under pressure, to resolve conflicts, to prioritize tasks, and follow through with ideas. Excellent verbal and written skills, interpersonal. Must be able to work evenings and weekends and maintain a flexible work schedule. Knowledge and implementation of universal safety and infection control precautions is critical.