PT/FT Cook - Newport Meadows

ISH Dining Services; Christiana (Lancaster County); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ISH Dining Services in Lancaster County, PA is seeking cooks for full-time and part-time positions in our healthcare food service team. Responsibilities include preparing a wide variety of meals for residents and staff, following recipes and schedules, and ensuring sanitation standards are met.

The role requires teamwork and adherence to facility policies. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED or two years of healthcare experience, and be able to read, write, and communicate in

Qualifikationen

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED or at least two years of healthcare-related experience.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must adhere to attendance policies and facility procedures.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of foods for residents, employees and visitors.
• Follow recipes and schedules; perform cooking and related duties and cleaning.
• Direct others in the absence of supervision in food service.
• Ensure food handling complies with sanitary regulations and dietary requirements.
• Meet meal schedules and minimize food waste.
• Adhere to menus and special diet instructions; maintain equipment and production sheets.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Food preparation

Sanitation/compliance

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

DEPARTMENT: Food Service

REPORTS TO: Food Service Director

**FULL TIME AND PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

POSITION SUMMARY:

• 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.
• In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather,
• Must adhere to ISH Health Services' attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• 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 lovedones.
• 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;
• Prepares palatable and appetizing meals, as prescribed for the residents by the attending physician;
• Meets required meal schedules;
• Takes necessary measures to avoid food waste;
• Properly cares for dietary equipment and production sheets;
• Follows menus and special diet instructions;
• Communicates freely with the Food Service Director;
• Cooperates with other food service staff and facility personnel;
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
• Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Report work related injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor.
• As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.
• Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
• Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Assists with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation
• Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.
• Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as requested.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• 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.