Cook for Senior Living

HSM Management; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HSM Management is seeking a Cook for our food service department to prepare a wide variety of meals for residents, staff and visitors. You will follow recipes and schedules and assist with cleaning duties as needed.

You may supervise other staff in the absence of senior leaders and must adhere to sanitary regulations while delivering compassionate service to residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a high school diploma or GED or two (2) years of experience in the healthcare field and/or related industry.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and maintain compassion and dignity for residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of foods for residents, employees and visitors.
• Follow recipes and cooking schedules to meet mealtime requirements; perform related duties and cleaning as assigned.
• Direct other food service employees in the absence of the Food Service Director and Assistant Food Service Director.
• Handle and prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years healthcare experience

Job description

Job Description for Cooks

DEPARTMENT: Food Service

REPORTS TO: Food Service Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Must comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED or at least two (2) years of experience in the healthcare field and/or related industry.
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours; on weekends, as well as holidays, to the extent necessary. On-call status is a function of the job and employee understands, agrees to, and acknowledges that schedule flexibility is for the betterment of the residents and that the Cook will make themselves available, as needed, to ensure proper staffing levels.
• In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loved ones.
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods for residents, employees and visitors.
• He/she prepares food according to recipes and plans cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules. In addition, the Cook performs related duties and cleaning duties, as assigned.
• Directs other food service employees in the absence of the Food Service Director and the Assistant Food Service Director.
• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations;