Dietary Cook

DEPARTMENT: Food Service
REPORTS TO: Food Service Director
POSITION SUMMARY:

The essential functions of the job for a Cook requires:

• Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.

• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED or at least two (2) years of experience in the healthcare field and/or related industry.

• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents.

• Must adhere to ISH Health Services' attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

• Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loved ones.

• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods for residents, employees and visitors.

• He/she prepares food according to recipes and plans cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules. In addition, the Cook performs related duties and cleaning duties, as assigned.

• Directs other food service employees in the absence of the Food Service Director and the Assistant Food Service Director.

• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations;

• Prepares palatable and appetizing meals, as prescribed for the residents by the attending physician;

• Meets required meal schedules;

• Takes necessary measures to avoid food waste;

• Properly cares for dietary equipment and production sheets;

• Follows menus and special diet instructions;

• Communicates freely with the Food Service Director;

• Cooperates with other food service staff and facility personnel;

• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights;

• As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.

• Must be able to work evey other weekend, as well as holidays and as needed, to ensure proper staffing levels.

• Performs other duties as requested.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.