Cook

Type

Full-time

Education

High School graduate or equivalent preferred; ServSafe Certification required

Experience

At least one year experience cooking in a commercial kitchen or residential community

Contact Information

Contact: Jonet Garcia
Phone: 702-375-6703
Email: jogarcia@plum.com
Website: coronadoheights.com

Description

POSITION:

The Cook prepares palatable, nutritionally sound meals consistent with departmental policies and procedures and consistent with county, state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable, that meet daily nutritional and any special dietary needs of each resident. This position is responsible to ensure that foods are prepared and served at the proper temperature and at the proper time. Works with Dining Services Supervisor to allocate resources in an efficient and economic manner so that each resident receives food in the amount, type, consistency and frequency to maintain enjoyment, nutritional values, and quality of life.

REPORTING:

This position reports to the Dining Services Director

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Follow recipes and prepares foods according to the dining services program

- Cooks or prepares palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in quantities sufficient for the resident population, that are served at proper temperatures and at proper times

- Adjusts food quantities according to occupancy to prevent over or under production of food

- Supervises the Prep Cook

- Cleans food service work areas as food preparation and service is done, and between tasks

- Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste

- Participates in inventory ordering and receiving of stock and supplies

- Uses food preparation equipment according to manufacturer%u2019s instructions, including following proper cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance schedules

- Handles, stores and disposes of food supplies and prepared food in accordance with department procedures and in compliance with county, state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable

- Follows community policies and procedures for infection control at all times to maintain a sanitary food preparation and storage area

- Uses personal protective equipment when indicated

- Inspects food service work areas for evidence of rodents or pests, safety or fire hazards, housekeeping or maintenance problems, and corrects or reports problems promptly to the Dining Services Director

- Communicates with Dining Services Director on a daily basis as needed to best meet needs of residents

- Report injury to self or others to the Executive Director immediately

- Follows all HIPAA regulations

- Must be capable of maintaining a regular attendance

- Performs other related duties as required and assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

- Willing to work after business hours, on weekend and holidays as needed to meet the residents%u2019 needs

- Demonstrates knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions

- Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and community information

- Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times

- Must be neat and clean in appearance 2

- Working knowledge of food handling, preparation and storage techniques that comply with county, state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable

- Appreciation of the importance of food preparation in enhancing quality of life for residents

- Carries out all duties in accordance with the community mission and philosophy

- Able to understand and to follow written and verbal directions

- Able to communicate with dining services staff members and residents through verbal and/or written means

- Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of the community

- Able to locate nearest exit, to understand and respond to written or oral instruction in case of emergency

- Demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties/projects within allotted time

- Able to respond to change productively and to handle additional tasks/projects as assigned

- Ability to follow appropriate safety guidelines

- Must meet all local health regulations and pass pre-employment physical exam, which includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry

- Able to carry out the essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation) without posing specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety of self and others

Language Skills:

- Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.

Mathematical Skills:

- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

- Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.

Communication Skills:

- Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic.

- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies.

PHYSICAL CAPACITIES: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

- Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met

- Must meet the general health requirements

- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

- Must be able to move intermittently during working hours

- Must be able to stand for and walk for extended periods of time

- Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop and pull as needed especially in fulfilling resident care activities

- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Community environment has minimum hazards, including varying temperatures, varying workstations and varying interactions with residents, families and community staff. The noise level is usually moderate. May include possible, but not probable, exposure to blood-borne pathogens. This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stresses associated with an environment that delivers care and services primarily to an aging population. Examples of these stresses include, but are not limited to: emergency health or safety response, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions and death and dying.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this 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 this position. I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements. I understand that proprietary information remains the property of the company and confidential information must remain within the confines of the

company during and after employment. I hereby accept the position of Cook and agree to perform this position in a safe manner and in accordance with the facility%u2019s established procedures. I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, burn, infections diseases, air contaminants (including tobacco smoke), hazardous chemicals, and to the Hepatitis B virus, and that I will be responsible for following company policies and procedures when in contact with any of the situations described above. I understand that my employment is at will. My employment is for no definite or determinable period and may be terminated at any time with or without prior notice at the option of either myself or the company. No promises or representations contrary to the foregoing are binding on the company unless made in writing and signed by me and the CEO.

Updated on August 31, 2018