Chef/Cook/Supervisor

ISH Dining Services; Christiana (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ISH Dining Services is seeking a Cook for our healthcare facility to prepare a wide variety of meals for residents, staff, and visitors. You will follow recipes, meet meal schedules, and ensure food safety and cleanliness in a compassionate environment.

The role requires reading and speaking English, a high school diploma or GED (or 2+ years in healthcare), and willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays. You will collaborate with kitchen staff and report to the Food Service Director.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• High school diploma or GED or 2+ years in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of foods for residents, employees and visitors.
• Follow recipes and schedules; perform cleaning duties as assigned.
• Direct other food service staff in the absence of the Food Service Director.
• Handle and prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Prepare meals as prescribed by physicians; meet meal schedules; minimize waste.
• Care for dietary equipment and production sheets.
• Follow menus and special diet instructions.
• Communicate with the Food Service Director; cooperate with staff.
• Ensure high quality of service in a compassionate atmosphere.
• Report occupational exposures and injuries per policy.
• Complete training and participate in life safety drills.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Work ethic

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Healthcare experience (2+ yrs)

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Food Service
REPORTS TO: Food Service Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
The essential functions of the job for a Cook requires:

• Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED or at least two (2) years of experience in the healthcare field and/or related industry.
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Must be able to work rotating weekends, as well as holidays,
• Must adhere to ISH Health Services' attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and lovedones.
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods for residents, employees and visitors.
• He/she prepares food according to recipes and plans cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules. In addition, the Cook performs related duties and cleaning duties, as assigned.
• Directs other food service employees in the absence of the Food Service Director and the Assistant Food Service Director.
• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations;
• Prepares palatable and appetizing meals, as prescribed for the residents by the attending physician;
• Meets required meal schedules;Takes necessary measures to avoid food waste;
• Properly cares for dietary equipment and production sheets;
• Follows menus and special diet instructions;
• Communicates freely with the Food Service Director;
• Cooperates with other food service staff and facility personnel;
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
• Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Report work related injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor.
• As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.
• Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
• Performs other duties as requested.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.