Cook - The Estates of Hidden Lake

SUMMARY:

The Cook is responsible for food preparation in accordance with cureent applicable federal, state, local standands, guidelines and regulations, with our restablished policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Dietitian and/ or Director of Food Services, to assure that quality food services is provided at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating department policies, procedures, and food service manuals.
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attemnding physician. Assure that food is available for preparation by cooks.
• Coorinate food services with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility's dietitian and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food service procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.                                                                         

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.

• One (1) year dietary/ food experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required.
• Must have Serve Safe certificate preferred but not required.
• Must be able to read, speak, and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal intergrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the esssential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• 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.
• Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and standards.