Cook - Part Time

Reports To: Culinary Services DirectorSummary: The Cook prepares and services meals for the dietary department in a safe and method in compliance with dietary standards, policy and procedures. All responsibilities will be appetizing conducted in a manner that is consistent with Maplewood Senior Living philosophy.Essential Functions:Assists or prepares food items and serves food to residents within scheduled time frameCleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining roomAssists Culinary Services Director in maintaining inventory controlSupervises servers in the absence of the Culinary Service DirectorMaintains clean, neat, and safe work environmentDemonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to: ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezersAssures that residents diets are being followedAssures employees and resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basisReports to Culinary Service Director any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipmentObserves and communicates to Culinary Service Director problems or potential problems in the dietary departmentAbility to work with little or no supervisionAbility to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior productAbility to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food servingAbility to maintain professional demeanor under stressAbility to recognized needs and help others without promptingAbility to relate well with other employees and residents of the facilityIs neat, clean and works safelyMaintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanlinessRespects residents rights and adheres to community policy on resident carePerforms all other duties assigned by any member of managementCompliance & SafetyFollows emergency proceduresReports on the job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occursCommunicationCommunicates effectively with supervisor and other staffAdvise supervisor and appropriate manager in any changes in physical and mental health of resident immediately.Maintains acceptable attendance record, notifies supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies and follows work scheduleEducationExperienceLicensureCertificationServe Safe Certification RequiredHas a working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelinesKnowledge of various cuts of meat and seasoningsDemonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.Ability to read, write, and speak EnglishPhysical RequirementsPhysically able to bend and reach.Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 40-50lbs at times.Physically able to stand for extended periods of timeAbility to work in a hothumid environment for extended amounts of timeIs subject to burns from hot foods, cuts from knives, falls on slippery floors if caution is not used when workingTastes and smells food to determine quality and palatabilityMiscellaneousRequired to work weekends and holidays as assignedMay be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hiredMay be required to work extended hours up to 16 hours per dayEqual Opportunity EmployerProtected VeteransIndividuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2024-11-18