What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary / Dietary Cook position at The Shoal?
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Position Summary Responsible for maintaining and setting up food production and quality control of all food items prepared.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Produce consistent food projects while following recipes with reduced supervision and direction from the Culinary Manager, while maintaining quality presentation standards 2. Exhibits an advanced knowledge, understanding and application of knife skills and cooking techniques 3. Identify and safely use all kitchen equipment 4. Properly label, date and rotate all products to ensure safe keeping and sanitation 5. Maintain an organized, clean and sanitary work area in accordance with Health Department / ServSafe standards 6. Assist, train and guide prep cooks and other culinary staff members in daily tasks 7. Basic understanding and knowledge of inventory control, requisitions and par levels 8. Refer to menu for the following days prep and specific diet needs of customer(s) 9. Record food temperatures three (3) times daily, according to temp. log 10. Complete daily cleaning list
Competencies
Completion of daily cleaning checklists
Maintain clean and organized work space
Knowledge of menu and special diets
Safely use all kitchen equipment
Accurate labeling and dating of items
Ensure final product delivered to patient in accordance with PureHealth standards
Offer support and assistance to culinary team members
Accurate and timely recording of temperatures
Demonstrates sanitation expectations
PureHealth Culture PureHealth is a high performance environment propelled by collaboration through our Teams of Excellence (T.O.E.) Program. The expectation for each team member is to engage in our complex and dynamic organization by adding value and support to fellow team members.
Qualifications
Work Environment This job operates in a post-acute setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. Team member is expected to adhere to facilitys no-smoking policy.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift and / or move items over 60 pounds.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a position in a post-acute setting that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Weekend and holiday shifts will be required
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
HIPAA Team members are required to adhere to policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information. Team member are permitted to use and / or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks. Reports all suspected violation of companys HIPAA policies or procedures to facility CEO.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers at all levels of the organization 2. Basic computer and Microsoft Application skills. Must have an ability to learn new systems 3. Ability to work with a culturally diverse population 4. Must have positive communication skills and demonstrated adequate maturity and patience 5. Proficient in the English language. Good communication (verbal and written), customer service and interpersonal skills 6. Must have good organizational skills with attention to detail 7. Must be able to successfully prioritize workload, demonstrate initiative, and analyze situations to make sound decisions 8. Must show initiative and take action on observed needs 9. Self-directing with the ability to work with minimal direct supervision 10. Knowledgeable of kitchen equipment, good knife skills, and possess a full tool kit 11. Knowledgeable of weights and measures, as well as basic math applications 12. Must be able to assist, train and direct culinary interns and prep cooks in daily tasks
Required Education / Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent
A minimum of two (2) years experience in a culinary role or a certificate / degree from a Culinary Institution
A minimum of one (1) year experience in a cook / chef role
ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate
Preferred Education / Experience
College / University Degree in a related field or a certificate / degree from a Culinary Institution
A minimum of two (2) years experience in a culinary cook / chef role
