Line Cook

Douglas Care Center in Douglas, WY

Type

Full-time

Hours

Varies

Salary

dependant upon experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy.

Experience

One-year institutional food services as a cook preferred

Contact Information

Contact: Kelli Rogge or Tonja Rothleutner
Phone: 307-358-3397
Fax: 307-358-1891
Email: krogge@hmsmt.com
Website: douglascarecenter.com

Description

Working knowledge of food handling, preparation and storage techniques that comply with state and federal laws and regulations. Ability to apply regulations to work situations of cooks and supervision of staff assistants.

Appreciation of importance of food preparation in enhancing quality of life for residents.

Carries out all duties in accord with the facility mission and philosophy.

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 facility information.

Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property.

Able to understand and to follow written and verbal directions including menus, substitution lists and labels. Able effectively to communicate with staff members and residents through verbal and/or written means.

Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility. Able to locate nearest exit, to understand and respond to written or oral instruction in case of emergency.

Sufficient mobility and strength to move freely through the building, to assure resident safety at all times and to assist, transfer or otherwise move residents of facility out of danger in case of emergency.

Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of residents by complying with facility policies on attendance and punctuality and dress code. Able to arrive and to begin work on time and to report for duty as scheduled on all shifts, weekends and holidays.

Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures, application of universal precautions for blood borne pathogens, use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials.

Demonstrates 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.

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