Job description

COOK – Full Time

The Chelsea at Montville is an assisted living/memory care facility located in a quiet suburban setting, where we provide a comfortable, safe and secure home for those who need help with the activities of daily living, in a caring atmosphere of respect and dignity.

We are currently seeking a full time Cook to support the Food Services Director. Varied shifts including some weekends. Culinary training and/or a minimum six months related experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training, preferably in a long term or assisted living setting.

Assists the Food Services Director to develop, plan, coordinate and execute the food service activities of the residence, personally or through delegating duties to dietary staff. Supervises dietary staff to ensure quality of food production, delivery and clean up.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs the department when the Food Services Director is not available.

Inspects food and food preparation to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations. Complies with applicable codes and manufacturer’s specifications.

Notifies the Food Services Director immediately of any situation that may endanger a resident. The Executive Director or designee should be notified in the absence of the Food Services Director.

Ensures availability of current diet manual for all dining service personnel and nursing service personnel.

Is present in the residence when meals are being prepared. Can be delegated by the Food Services Director to be his/her designee.

Prepares and presents meals; assures that between meals snacks and beverages are available for all residents at all times.

Assists the Food Services Director in writing and dating menus at least 3 weeks in advance for all diets, ensuring compliance with state and local regulations.

Assists the Food Services Director in posting current menus with portion sizes and any changes in menus in the food preparation area; posting menus in a conspicuous place in the residents’ area and/or providing each resident with a copy of the menu; posting or providing in writing to each resident any changes or substitutes in the menu; keeping any menus with changes or substitutes on file in the residence for at least six (6) months.

Assures that diets are served that are consistent with the diet manual; assures that special diets are served in accordance with physicians’ orders.

Assures that substitute foods and beverages of equivalent nutritional value shall be available to all residents.

Sees that all meals shall be served at the proper temperature and shall be attractive when served. Assures that place settings and condiments are appropriate to the meal.

Responsible to cook meals in accordance with regulations and the Diet Manual.

Confers with the Food Services Director and the Health Services Director for tray service as needed.

Confers with the Food Services Director and in his/her absence with the Recreation Director and the Community Relations Director for special events.

Oversees the coffee, tea and snack table.

Assists the Food Services Director to estimate food and beverage costs and in ordering and purchasing of supplies.

Maintains confidentiality of all residents at all times.

Maintains logs.

Come work where you have a chance for a fulfilling career in a friendly, professional environment where both staff and residents are respected and valued. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, including 401(k). Interested candidates should send resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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