Part Time Cook

Aperion Care Monroe; Bloomington (IN); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 28.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

Aperion Care Monroe is seeking a Cook to ensure quality food service in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, policies, and the directions of the Dietitian and Food Service Director. The role prioritizes safe, nutritious meal preparation for residents in a weekend-only schedule.

The successful candidate will review menus, support diet menus, coordinate with other departments, and follow established procedures to maintain high standards of resident meals and food safety.

Qualificações

• One year dietary/food experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or related medical facility preferred.
• Must have State Food Service Sanitation certification.
• Must be able to read, speak and write English clearly.
• Must function independently and work well with residents and staff.

Responsabilidades

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Develop and coordinate department policies and food service manuals.
• Explain department policies to residents, visitors, and staff as needed.
• Plan regular and special diet menus as prescribed by physician; ensure food availability for cooks.
• Coordinate food services with other departments.
• Work with the facility’s dietitian and implement recommended changes.
• Ensure all food service procedures follow established policies.

Conhecimentos

Dietary/food experience

English proficiency

Formação

State Food Service Sanitation certification

Descrição da vaga

Weekends Only

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.