COOK

Campbell County Health; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

Paid sick leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

Dependent Care Savings Account

403(b) match

On-site childcare

Job summary

The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center, part of Campbell County Health, provides long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services in Gillette, Wyoming. The Cook prepares and serves meals, following federal, state and local standards to ensure quality food service for residents.

Under the supervision of the Dietary Manager, you will help maintain menus, assist in production planning, and coordinate with the facility dietician.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required per policy.
• Minimum of one year food experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience preferred in hospital, nursing care facility, or related medical facility.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and ensure they are followed and filed per policies.
• Assist in establishing food service production line to meet on-time meal preparation.
• Prepare meals with appetizing appearance according to planned menus.
• Serve food following established portion control.
• Inspect special diet trays to ensure correct diets for residents.
• Coordinate with the dietician and other departments as needed.

Skills

CPR Certification

Job description

About The Legacy Living And Rehabilitation Center

The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center, part of Campbell County Health’s comprehensive system of care facilities, is a long-term care facility offering both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services in Gillette, Wyoming. Built with our residents and their families in mind, we are committed to providing dignified care and purposeful living every day.

To be responsive to our employee’s needs we offer:

• Generous PTO accrual (increases with tenure)
• Paid sick leave days
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Savings Account
• 403(b) with employer match
• Early Childhood Center, discounted on-site childcare

Job Summary

The Cook prepares food and ensures the nutritional care of residents following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. The Cook is entrusted to follow established policies and procedures as directed by the Food and Nutrition Services Manager, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Functions

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist in establishing food service production line, etc, to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Prepare meals with an appetizing appearance in accordance with planned menus.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure the correct diet is served to the correct resident.
• Make only authorized food substitutions.
• Tastes all prepared foods prior to service and adjusts as necessary for acceptance by residents
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to Dietary Manager
• Work with the facility’s dietician as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Coordinate food service with other departments as necessary.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
• Adheres to dress and jewelry requirements per health code regulations
• Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in facility mandatory in-service training programs as scheduled.
• Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information including protected health information.
• Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties
• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Certification
  • See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
• Licensure
  • None
• Experience
  • Must have, as a minimum, one year food experience in a supervisory capacity.
  • It is preferred that the experience be in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility