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COOK JOB DESCRIPTION
APPLICANTS: After applying through this website watch for an email from Home of the Flint Hills () and follow the link within to complete your application.
JOB TITLE: Cook
DEPARTMENT: Dietary
REPORT TO: House Coordinator
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 governing our facility and as directed by the Dietary Manager and/or the Director of Food Services to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School diploma or equivalent/GED preferred.
Specific Requirements
- Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel residents family members visitors government agencies/personnel and the public.
- Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures (including therapeutic diets) as well as related laws regulations and guidelines pertaining to nursing home operation.
- Must maintain the care and use of supplies equipment the appearance of work areas and perform regular inspections of food service area for food safety and sanitation order safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
Safety and Sanitation
- Prepare food accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures.
- Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedure when performing daily tasks.
- Daily scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that all equipment and supplies are maintained.
- Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Director of Food Services immediately.
- Report all accidents/incidents as established by department policies to the Director of Food Services or Charge Nurse.
- 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.
- Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
- Wear protective clothing and equipment when working with chemicals.
Equipment and Supply Functions
- Assure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
- Recommend to the Dietary Manager the equipment and supply needs of the department.
Working Conditions
- Works in well lighted/ventilated areas. Atmosphere is warm for cooking.
- Sits stands bends lifts reaches (above and below) and moves constantly during working hours.
- Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g. severe weather evacuation post-disaster etc.).
- Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
- May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
- Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
- Is subject to falls burns from equipment odors etc. throughout the workday.
- May be exposed to infectious waste diseases conditions etc.
- May be required to lift push pull and move equipment supplies excess of fifty (50) pounds.
Employment Type
Gig
