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Cook

Evercare of Swansea
Swansea, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

Evercare of Swansea -

Job Summary :

Prepares and serves nutritious meals according to the menu.  Monitors methods of food handing, preparation, meal service and equipment cleaning.  Ensures all health, safety and environmental health standards are achieved and maintained.

Qualifications :

  • Be of legal working age.
  • Be able to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments.
  • Be able to communicate with residents and co-workers in English.
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel and the general public.
  • Must possess a general knowledge and understanding of state and federal regulations as it pertains to long term care.
  • Work overtime if necessary.
  • Must be a high school graduate or have earned a GED.  Experience may be substituted for a high school degree.
  • Must have passed the Food Protection Manager exam   or be willing to take the course approved by the state the facility is in.
  • Must receive food handler training within 30 days of employment.
  • Would prefer at least one year experience as a cook in an institutional setting.

Responsibilities :

  • Prepare and serve food for diets as ordered by the physician.
  • Follow menus as ordered.
  • Notify supervisor of any changes in the menu.
  • Honor resident special requests within the prescribed diet order.
  • Ensure that all menus are followed and appropriate substitutions are made and recorded.
  • Take necessary measures to ensure that all food served to residents has been prepared in a safe, sanitary manner while also maintaining the highest quality.
  • Follow cleaning schedules as directed by Food Service Manager.
  • Cover, date and label all leftovers properly.
  • Notify Food Service Manager of food, supplies or equipment needs.
  • Report malfunctioning equipment and unsafe working conditions to the Food Service Manager immediately.
  • Check with Diet Aides and Dishwashers to ensure that they are completing their duties and help as needed.
  • Be knowledgeable of Local, State and Federal regulations and facility policies and procedures which pertain to the department.
  • Attend in-service meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds
  • Must be able to carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Must be able to push or pull objects weight up to 50 pounds
  • May be required to stoop or bend frequently throughout the day
  • Reaching and grasping with arms and hands, including reaching above shoulder level
  • Working with equipment to perform procedures where carelessness could result in minor cuts, bruises or muscle pulls
  • Possible exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity
  • May be involved in stressful situations while performing job responsibilities
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