Cook (Skilled Nursing)

Description

• Part Time
• Weekend shift mornings or evenings
• $20-$26 hourly DOE

• The purpose of this position is to prepare and provide food service to patients in a cost-effective, efficient manner and to safely meet patient needs in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.
• Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner.
• Prepare and assist in serving meals in accordance with the menu and recipes.
• Meet regularly with Food Service Director regarding menus, service, procedures, etc.
• Keep work area clean and sanitize work surfaces after food preparation.
• Prepare and assist in serving meals in accordance with the menu and recipes.
• Maintain and record proper temperature controls, food storage and food rotation.
• Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets.
• Be responsible for avoiding food waste.
• Assume responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Be responsible for care of food service equipment.
• Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments.
• Attend in-service training programs for food service employees and as assigned.
• Report any unusual incidents to the Food Service Director, Executive Director or Manager off Duty.
• Perform any other duties as required by the Food Service Director, Executive Director or Manager on Duty in an effective, timely and professional manner.

Requirements

• Minimum of (1) year experience in restaurant cooking and general kitchen operations.
• (1 - 2) years healthcare food service experiences preferred
• Requires high school education or equivalent.
• Must possess the ability to read, write and speak English. Must possess strong oral, written and
• telephone skills.
• Must be dependable
• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted
• Must be in good health and physically/mentally capable of performing assigned tasks
• Must possess knowledge of safe sanitation practices, safety practices and special diets
• Certified in First Aid/CPR Obtain a Food Handler’s Permit
• Capable of meeting all requirements that may be specified by the state or other regulatory
• agencies.