Cook - The Wealshire Center of Excellence

Position Summary:

Responsible for preparing food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, facility established policies and procedures, and as directed by the Nutrition Services Director (NSD) and/or Assistant Nutrition Services Director to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times.   '•

2nd Shift- 10am-6:30pm Weekends are Required!

Responsibilities:

• Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu.

• Prepares food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies and regulations.

• Participates in programs designed for in-service education, on-the-job training and orientation classes for newly assigned department personnel. (May include maintaining appropriate record-keeping requirements of when classes were held, subject matter, attendance, etc., as necessary.)

• Participates and assists in nutrition departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.

• As this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, the employee will be expected to perform other essential functions and duties as assigned.

• Is knowledgeable of patient/resident rights and promotes an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

• Safety, including precautions and safe work practices, established fire/ safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

• Confidentiality and privacy of all data, including patient/resident, employee and operations data.

• Compliance with all regulatory requirements.

• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

• Supports and participates in common teamwork

• As this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, the employee will be expected to perform other essential functions and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be detail oriented and highly organized

• Ability to follow all applicable policies and procedures as well as current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care facilities;

• Must have excellent communication skills, especially verbal/oral communication;

• Must be able to work as part of a team, i.e., he/she must be an excellent team player;

• Good interpersonal skills;