Cook

Aperion Care; Warren (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperion Care in Warren, RI is seeking a Cook responsible for food preparation in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, policies, and as directed by the Dietitian and Director of Food Services, to ensure quality food service at all times.

Responsibilities include reviewing menus, developing department policies, planning regular and special diet menus, coordinating with other departments, and implementing changes per dietitian recommendations; requires 1 year of dietary/food

Qualifications

• 1 year dietary/food experience in a hospital, nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred but not required.
• Must have State Food Service Sanitation certification.
• Must be able to read, speak and write English clearly.
• Must function independently, with integrity and flexibility.
• Rotation every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to food preparation.
• Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating department policies and manuals.
• Interpret policies to residents, visitors and staff as needed.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by physician.
• Coordinate food services with other departments and dietitian recommendations.

Skills

Dietary/food experience

English proficiency

Independent work

Flexibility

Weekend rotation

Education

State Food Service Sanitation certification

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 to 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:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• One (1) year dietary/food experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility 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.
• Every other weekend rotation.

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.