*SUMMARY*: Cook will assist in planning, storing, preparing, serving and cleaning-up of all food in a safe and healthful manner.
The diet and food service shall be of the quality and quantity necessary to meet the needs of the residents and the daily Recommended Dietary Allowances.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.
Duties will be performed in a culturally competent manner, will provide services to all residents without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, sex, religion, and handicap or payment status.
*Duties*
Follow a weekly menu, making adjustments as needed.
Prepare and serve three nutritious meals and three snacks per day.
Implement principles of good nutrition, food preparation, food storage, food service and menu planning as defined by Title 9, ServSafe and other applicable regulations.
Provide physician prescribed diets.
Provide tray service in case of temporary need for a resident.
Follow food service sanitation practices and personal hygiene.
Ensure kitchen equipment cleanliness, up-keep and regular maintenance.
Follow and perform the Cook Duties Checklist.
Use equipment and materials in a safe and acceptable manner, follows established safety procedures and uses appropriate safeguards in all on-the-job activities.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
*Reporting and Documentation*
Mandated to report any suspected abuse of dependent adults and elders directly to manager, Law Enforcement, Adult Protective Services, or Patients Rights Advocate.
*Education and/or Experience*
High School diploma or GED; or experience may be required.
*Knowledge*
Use and maintenance of adaptive devices for residents self-help in eating.
Principles of nutrition, menu planning, ServSafe; food preparation, service and storage.
Knowledge and conformity to all applicable HIPAA, OSHA, state and local laws, rules and regulations including Department of Health Care Services, and Title 9.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person