Prep Cook

Job Title: Prep Cook Department: Springside at Seneca Hill

Reports to: Chef/Food Service Manager Revision Date: 6/7/2020

Grade Level: 13 Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Prep Cook provides food service duties for Springside at Seneca Hill, under the direction of the Chef and/or Food Service Manager. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: preparing food, preparing dining room prior to meals, providing cleaning services after meals, and routinely cleaning kitchen, equipment and appliances.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare food daily as directed by supervisor, and as outlined on the weekly plan.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment in kitchen, dining room and nutrition area.
• Follow recipes and adapt to accommodate special dietary needs if necessary.
• Clean and sanitize dishes, pots/pans, flatware, etc. as assigned and in accordance with proper procedures for cleaning and sanitizing.
• Participate in serving food and beverages.
• Prepare and participate in special function set up as assigned.
• Clean equipment, appliances, floors, drains, storage area, refrigerator, freezer and sinks according to schedule.
• Operate equipment and appliances according to manufacturer's recommendations.
• Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor or Director.
• Maintain accurate records of chargeable (guest/resident/catered meals) and non-chargeable meals (marketing/resident/employee meals).
• Assure proper storage, handling and labeling of food.
• Identify and inform supervisor of the need for non-routine supplies, dishes or utensils.
• Adhere to and carry out Springside at Seneca Hill policies and procedures.
• Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Practice safety in working with and around kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process.
• Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with co-workers, residents, families and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel.
• Treat residents with dignity, fairness and respect.
• Promote Springside at Seneca Hill in a positive way.
• Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities (Unit Specific):

• Knowledge of how OSHA regulations affect on-the-job tasks, including use of chemicals, equipment, and procedures for the safe handling of chemicals and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and emergency response procedures.
• Knowledge of fire and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of Regulations pertaining to food handling and storage and sanitation standards and procedures.
• Ability to perform conversion of weights and measures.
• Safe and proper operation of kitchen equipment and appliances (dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine, blender, food processor, meat slicer, mixer, stove/oven/griddle, ansul hood, etc.).

Education and Experience:

• Willingness to learn and follow instructions and take direction from supervisor.
• Experience in food service preferred.
• Experience or interest in working with older adults.
• Neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Reading, writing and comprehension at a 8th grade level or better.

Working Conditions:

• Requires weekend and Holiday work, as assigned.
• Participate in training opportunities, as available.
• Requires On-call responsibilities as assigned by Director.
• Non-smoking work environments.
• Adhere to company dress code policy.
• Requires lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. using proper body mechanics and/or available equipment. Bending, squatting or kneeling for up to 15 consecutive minutes to perform cleaning tasks. Reaching above head level to perform cleaning tasks.
• Requires standing and moving about in kitchen 3-3.75 hours without needing to sit down.
• Repetitive hand and wrist movements to operate some equipment and prepare some foods.
• Sight and hearing senses, or use of prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately for effective communication with residents and co-workers and to fulfill the requirements of this position.
• Public areas of building are air-conditioned and heated. Temperature of resident apartments may be considerably warmer than public areas.
• Non-smoking work environments.
• Exposure to chemicals/cleaning solutions, hot surfaces, steams and hot grease
• Attendance is required at assigned date, time and location.
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance programs, CQI, cross-training, in-service programs; attends and/or participates in all mandatory classes, meetings and committees as required.
• Complies with DOH requirements for annual health assessments and required immunizations.

NOTE: This facility is open 365 days a year - weekends and some major holidays are required

Pay Range: $17.00-$20.00/hr

Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system that was established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to continue to be one of Oswego County's largest employers. More than 1,200 employees spread throughout its 17 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 164-bed community hospital with a brand new Medical Surgical Unit, a 32-bed state-of-the-art psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services; and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, Oswego Health includes the Oswego Health captive professional corporation, Physician Care P.C., providing physician services in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, audiology, general surgery, bariatrics, and primary care.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, tuition assistance, leaves of absence, disciplinary action, layoff/recall, and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.