Cook

Aperion Care; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperion Care is seeking a Cook to handle food preparation in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and our policies. You will work under the Dietitian/Director of Food Services to ensure quality food service for residents and staff.

Responsibilities include reviewing menus, coordinating with departments, and implementing diet plans prescribed by physicians. Reading and communicating in English, independence, and flexibility are essential traits for success.

Qualifications

• One year of dietary/food experience in a hospital, nursing facility, or related medical facility is preferred but not required.
• Must have State Food Service Sanitation certification.
• Must be able to read, speak and write English.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating department policies, procedures, and food service manuals.
• Interpret department policies and procedures for personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician.
• Coordinate food services with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility's dietitian and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food service procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

Skills

Reading English

Independent worker

Flexibility

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Cook is responsible for food preparation in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Dietitian and/or Director of Food Services, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating department policies, procedures, and food service manuals.
• Interpret department policies and procedures for personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician. Assure that food is available for preparation by cooks.
• Coordinate food services with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility's dietitian and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food service procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of dietary/food experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility is preferred but not required.
• Must have State Food Service Sanitation certification.
• Must be able to read, speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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.
• Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.