Cook - Part Time

Reports To : Culinary Services Director

Summary : The Cook prepares and services meals for the dietary department in a safe and method in compliance with dietary standards, policy and procedures.

All responsibilities will be appetizing conducted in a manner that is consistent with Maplewood Senior Living philosophy.

Essential Functions :

Assists or prepares food items and serves food to residents within scheduled time frame

Cleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining room

Assists Culinary Services Director in maintaining inventory control

Supervises servers in the absence of the Culinary Service Director

Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment

Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to : ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers

Assures that resident’s diets are being followed

Assures employees and resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis

Reports to Culinary Service Director any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment

Observes and communicates to Culinary Service Director problems or potential problems in the dietary department

Ability to work with little or no supervision

Ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product

Ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving

Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress

Ability to recognized needs and help others without prompting

Ability to relate well with other employees and residents of the facility

Is neat, clean and works safely

Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness

Respects resident’s rights and adheres to community policy on resident care

Performs all other duties assigned by any member of management

Compliance & Safety

Follows emergency procedures

Reports on the job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs

Communication

Communicates effectively with supervisor and other staff

Advise supervisor and appropriate manager in any changes in physical and mental health of resident immediately.

Maintains acceptable attendance record, notifies supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies and follows work schedule

Education / Experience / Licensure / Certification

Serve Safe Certification Required

Has a working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.

Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelines

Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings

Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills

Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Physical Requirements

Physically able to bend and reach.

Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 40-50lbs at times.

Physically able to stand for extended periods of time

Ability to work in a hot / humid environment for extended amounts of time

Is subject to burns from hot foods, cuts from knives, falls on slippery floors if caution is not used when working

Tastes and smells food to determine quality and palatability

Miscellaneous

Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned

May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired

May be required to work extended hours up to 16 hours per day

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)