What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook - Casual, Parker Oaks position at Heartland Senior Living?
TITLE: Culinary Cook
REPORTS TO: Culinary Manger
Job Summary: The Culinary Cook will help prepare food for any of the meals served at Heartland Senior Living and prepare and package snack options for the residents. The cook will follow dietary regulations and any dietary restrictions.
Benefits Summary: Heartland Senior Living offers a variety of benefits to full and part time employees:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off to include Vacation and Sick Time
- Recognized Holidays
- Shift Differentials
- Retirement 403(b)
Qualifications: Must be able to read, write and speak English. Must be able to follow directions and perform assigned tasks. Must be able to relate work with geriatric residents and understand their special needs. Complete and pass a state required background study form which checks for certain criminal convictions or serious/recurring maltreatment.
General Responsibilities:
- Responsible to adhere to all sanitary regulations governing the handling, preparation and serving of food.
- Maintaining safety standards.
- Participate in disaster planning drills (fire, tornado, severe weather, etc.) when on duty in emergency situations.
- Practice fire safety and accident prevention procedures.
- Follow all policies and procedures governing the operation of Heartland Senior Living Health Services.
- Review Menus prior to preparation of food
- Ensure that all culinary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies
- Ensure that menus and alternates are complied in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Ensure that all food production is completed to assure meals are served on time.
- Participate in and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or may be necessary
- Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, in-service training programs etc. as directed
- Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
- Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
- Prepare food for therapeutic diets per policy.
- Prepare food with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
- Prepare all snacks.
- Prepare and serve substitutes to residents who refuse meal or request alternatives
- Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policy and procedure.
- Ensure that safety regulations and precautions, infection control procedures, and Universal precautions are being used when performing daily tasks.
- Assist daily in cleaning schedule duties.
- Report all hazardous equipment to Director. Report all accidents promptly.
- Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner.
- Report any missing MSDS labels to Director.
- Ensure that food and supplies for the next day are readily available and frozen foods to be thawed are out in cooler 48 hours prior.
- Assist in inventory of items. As deliveries are made cook is to place frozen foods in freezer as soon as possible.
- Recommend any equipment needs to the Director.
- Keep kitchen orderly. Wipe down all ovens, stovetop daily when shift completed. Sweep floors. Mop floor after supper. Sanitize counters and sinks.
- Check cooler/freezer temperatures at every meal.
- Assist in preparing food for special events, activities, etc.
- Wear hair nets and nametags at all times.
- Label any food that has been opened or leftovers food that is to be saved.
- Must understand and adhere to all Vulnerable Adult Abuse Prevention Policies.
- Adheres to HIPAA privacy rules and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned by the Culinary Manager
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Heartland Senior Living's policy forbids employees and associates from discriminating against anyone based on race, religion, color, creed, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, familial status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Heartland Senior Living is committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career advancement. Heartland Senior Living also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled employees and applicants as required by law.
