The Cook is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures; and to ensure that quality food service is always provided.

Essential Job Duties:

• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing and in accordance with medically appropriate portion control.
• Review menus prior to preparation of food and inspect special diet trays to ensure accurate preparation.
• Complete forms and reports to document dietary procedures.
• Report disrepair of dietary equipment.
• Assist in establishing food service production lines to ensure that meals are prepared on time.
• Assist in and/or direct scheduled cleaning duties.
• Participate in and assist with departmental studies and projects as assigned.
• Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precaution policies when performing daily tasks.
• Wear protective clothing and devices when performing tasks that involve the handling of infectious waste and/or blood or body fluids.
• Report complaints and grievances to supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• Recognize and respond to dietary emergencies and report observations.
• Report accidents and incidents to supervisor immediately in all situations.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information and facility business.

Working Conditions:

• Good hearing and ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling, and use of hands.
• Work is typically performed in a standard long-term care environment; well-lit and comfortable temperature-controlled.
• Position may require flexible hours, unscheduled overtime, or occasional weekend work.
• Travel may be required.

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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

This Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. This Organization will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

• Participation in on-going educational programs related to the job.
• Flexible hours and potential for unscheduled overtime.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Long term care experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to recognize and respond to dietary emergencies.
• Successful completion of required training.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite applications.