Cook

Ayden Healthcare Oregon; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayden Healthcare of Oregon seeks a Cook for our Long-Term Care Facility. Under the supervision of the Director of Culinary Services, you will prepare, serve and store meals in line with menus, dietary needs, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include daily meal prep, portion control, attention to detail, and safety and infection control in the kitchen. You will communicate with residents, families, staff and external contacts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of applicable experience is preferred.
• Current knowledge of job-related state and federal regulations.
• Must meet all local health regulations, including criminal background and reference inquiry.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals according to menu plan and regulatory requirements.
• Manage portion control to meet individual needs.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Demonstrate organizational skills.
• Maintain kitchen safety and infection control principles.
• Communicate with residents, families, staff and external contacts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

Serv Safe Certification

Job description

Ayden Healthcare of Oregon is currently seeking a Cook for our Long-Term Care Facility

General Summary of Work of the Cook:

Works under the direction and supervision of the Director of Culinary Services, in the preparation, serving and storage of meals in accordance with printed menus, standardized recipes, special dietary requirements and state/federal and local regulations.

Principle Tasks of the Cook:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Preparation of daily meals according to menu plan, and in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Able to manage portion control,ensuringproper preparation of select foods to meet individual need
• Demonstrates close attention to detail
• Demonstrates organizational skills
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory requirements as related to food preparation, serving, delivery and storage
• Demonstrates competency with maintaining kitchen safety and infection control principles
• Able to communicate appropriately with a diverse group of individuals including residents, family members,facility staff and persons from outside the organization

QUALIFICATIONSof the Cook:

• At least one year of applicable experience is preferred
• Current knowledge of job-related state and federal regulations
• Must be capable of regular attendance
• Must meet all local health regulations, including criminal background investigation and reference inquiry
• Serv Safe Certification preferred
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation