What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Cook Worker Dietary Department position at Sunny Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Company Description
Sunny Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center is a Long Term Care Provider. We offer 24-hr professional care. We are the areas premier choice for subacute and rehabilitative care. We are dedicated to providing the best in healthcare with services and options for senior adult needs. This includes short term rehabilitation, long term care, and comprehensive medical care among other services. Come and check out our facility and our team of professionals. We look forward to meeting you.
Job Description
Assists in preparing foods according to approved menus and recommended recipes as directed by the Cook.
Follows daily regular and therapeutic menus according to portion control, diets, and resident food preferences.
Assists and/or set up and serves meals to all residents on units as assigned.
Serves all residents in accordance with physician’s orders in as much as residents are accepting of direction to follow diet order.
Cleans dining areas on units after meal service is complete.
Serves to facility employees, volunteers and visitors according to established procedures.
Assists with the preparation and dishing up of salads, desserts and nourishments according to approved menus and needs of the residents as directed by the Cook and/or Director of Food Services.
Assists with keeping resident diet cards and resident dietary information updated with physician orders, dietitian recommendations and resident food preferences as directed by the Director of Food Services.
Assists with accurately updating the nourishment/supplement lists for residents as directed.
Assists in the preparation and service of food for meetings, activities, and/or special events as directed.
Delivers nourishments and other items to the nursing units as directed.
Cleans and sanitizes all areas in the kitchen including floors, equipment, storage areas, dishes, and other areas as directed.
Works in dishwashing room as assigned.
Disposes of garbage as assigned.
Practices proper food handling, sanitation, and safety.
Receives and stores food and supplies as assigned.
Signs invoices as directed.
May perform duties of Food Service Worker II and Cook with proper qualifications and subject to direction by Director of Food Services.
Participates in continuous quality improvement activities as assigned.
May perform other varied duties/responsibilities as per facility needs.
Qualifications
Attending High school or High school graduate or equivalent.
Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to carry out assigned duties within the parameters and time constraints established for the job.
Ability to understand and comply with federal, state, and facility safety regulations.
Possesses the ability to communicate effectively.
Additional Information
This position will be part time on our p.m. shift from 5:00pm-8:00 pm with every other weekend and every other holiday worked.
