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Cook
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22-06-2025
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Job Description
Our expectation is that you will perform your job at Belmont Terrace in a manner consistent with our Core Values CELEBRATION ACCOUNTABILITY - PASSION FOR LEARNING - LOVE ONE ANOTHER - INTELLIGENT RISK TAKING - CUSTOMER SECOND - OWNERSHIP
POSITION SUMMARY: The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal state and local standards guidelines and regulations without established policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Dietary Supervisor Administrator or Dietician to assure that quality food service is provided at all times. As a Cook you are delegated the administrative authority responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or is an essential function of the position.
- Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assist in establishing food service production line etc. to assure that meals are prepared on time.
- Process diet changed and new diets as received from Nursing Services.
- Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
- Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
- Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
- Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
- Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
- Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
- Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
- Prepare and serve bedtime snacks.
- Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the residents meal tray.
- Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with foods served.
- Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.
- Prepare food etc. in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as without established policies and procedures.
- Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel.
- Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
- Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
- Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
- Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
- Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food supplies etc. as necessary.
- Recommend to the Director of Food Services the equipment and supply needs of the department.
- Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
- Assist in food preparation for special meals for parties etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience:
- One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).
Certificates and Licenses:
- Food handlers permit must be current
Other Specific Requirements
- Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.
- Must be able to read write speak and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel residents family members visitors government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must have patience tact a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the activities area (i.e. activities room resident rooms etc.).
- Moves intermittently during working hours.
- Is subject to frequent interruptions.
- Interacts with residents personnel visitors government agencies/personnel etc. under all conditions and circumstances.
- Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents family members personnel and visitors.
- Communicates with the medical staff activities personnel and other department supervisors.
- Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. May be on call 24 hours per day 7 days per week.
- Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g. severe weather evacuation post-disaster etc.).
- Is subject to injury from falls burns from equipment odors etc. as well as to reactions from dust disinfectants tobacco smoke and other air contaminants.
- Is subject to exposure to infectious waste diseases conditions etc. including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
- May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
- Must be able to cope with the mental emotional and stress of the position.
- Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must function independently have flexibility personal integrity and the ability to work effectively.
- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which may include a medical and physical examination.
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill disabled elderly emotionally upset and at times hostile people within the facility.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Frequent carrying of dietary supplies. Requires frequent pushing and pulling of carts.
- May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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