Cook

Rippling; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Remember Me Senior Care (RMSC) in Cleveland, TN, is seeking a Dining Services Cook to support the Dining Services Director. You will prepare meals according to menus, ensure sanitation, maintain diet accommodations, and help run a smooth dining room operation.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and knowledge of special diets; state food service certification is preferred. You will collaborate with care staff to ensure safety and quality throughout service.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food per menu under supervision.
• Maintain sanitation and proper food storage.
• Coordinate with care staff and servers for smooth service.
• Ensure correct portioning and timely meal service.

Skills

English communication

Reading comprehension

Mathematics

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1–3 months related experience

Tools

State Food Service Certification

Job description

Remember Me Senior Care (RMSC) is an Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhood that has a passion to serve with kindness and love.

About the role

This position works under the Dining Service Director and supports all activities related to the Dining department and the dining room. The position is responsible for quality meals served, quality of service delivery during meal service, for maintaining standards of kitchen cleanliness and for the compliance with special diets offered by the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or allinclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the Dining Services Director.
• Ensuresproperpreparation,portioning,andservingoffoodaccordingtostandardizedrecipes.
• Preparesqualityfoodproductsaccordingto standardizedrecipesandmenus.
• Preparesfoodinatimelymannerat specifiedmealtimes.
• Assumes responsibility for total kitchen operations and handles all situations in the kitchenaccordingtopolicy.
• Followsdepartmentalproceduresincludingsanitation,safety,andcleaningschedules.
• Followspropercleaningproceduresandstorageofdishes,utensils,andcookingequipment.
• Ensuresallfoodinrefrigerator,freezer,anddrystoragearelabeledanddated.
• Overseesproperfoodhandlingandutilizationofallfoodtopreventcontamination,increasequality,andreducecost.
• Suggestsmenuorrecipechangetoutilizeleftoversandothersupplies.
• Cleansallfoodserviceequipment,kitchen,andfoodstorageareas.
• Coordinatesworkofcarestaffaides/servers.
• Efficientlyusestime tocompleteassignedwork.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and, in a manner, consistent with Remember Me Senior Care culture and values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; and minimum of one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Positions require knowledge of special diets.

Certifications, Licenses and other Special Requirements:

• State Food Service Certification required, if applicable.

Knowledge,SkillsandAbilities:

• LanguageAbility:
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Abilitytowritesimplecorrespondence.
• Abilitytoeffectivelypresentinformationinone-on-oneandsmallgroupsituationstoresidents,residents’families, andotheremployeesof thecompany.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• MathematicalSkills:
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commissions, proportion, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• CognitiveDemands:
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

Check Any That Apply

Working Conditions

Check Any That Apply

Standing

Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors

Walking

Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage

Use hands and fingers to handle or feel

On-Call on an as needed basis

Reach with hands and arms

Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents

Talk or hear

Taste or smell

Exposure to latex

Ability to lift:

Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens

Up to 5 pounds

Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Subject to injury from falls, residents, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

Requires travel:

More than 100 pounds

Occasionally

Vision

Frequently

Job Description Acknowledgement

I have carefully read and understand the contents of this position description.

I understand the responsibilities, requirements and duties expected of me.

I understand that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, the employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the position or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the employer. Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations and in a manner consistent with the culture and values of RMSC.

I understand that I may be required to work overtime, different shifts or hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek.

I also understand that this position description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee/team member. I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, and the employer has a similar right.