Job description
Come Join Our Team at Oak Grove Nursing Home!
Position: FULL TIME COOK.
**MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN NURSING HOME/HOSPITAL SETTING**
Responsible for preparing meals for the residents which meet their individual needs and preparing meals for special events as needed. The cook is responsible for ensuring the quality of prepared foot items, the service to residents and the safety and sanitation of the Nutrition Services Department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· High School Diploma equivalent (GED)
· Must successfully complete a accredited food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
· Must have knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygienic methods.
· Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written instructions in English.
· Must be able to follow recipes and use some basic math.
ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS:
· To ensure resident safety.
· Prepares all food items on menu according to pre-determined recipes; works with other staff to plan meals.
· Follow safety and sanitation polices and procedures. This includes cleaning assignments as scheduled, cleaning equipment and following all safety rules to protect self, other employees, residents, and guests. Follow all sanitation polices and procedures for food storage preparation and transport.
· Preparation of resident meal trays and checking all items on tray to ensure meal items meet prescribed individual resident needs as directed by nursing, dietitian, and /or physician,
· Unload and stock all sizes and weights of food items and supplies on shelves and in the walk-in freezer refrigerators after deliveries. This requires the ability to safely bend, life large, heavy boxes to shoulder height. Must be able to withstand extreme of the kitchen and walk-in freezers and refrigerators.
· Report all accident/injuries to nursing manager on duty if the Food and Nutrition Services Director is not on duty.
· Must be capable of maintain regular attendance in accordance with facility absence policies.
· Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
· Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests.
· Uses appropriate workplace behavior and always adhere to dress code.
· Perform other job duties assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Prescreening is done upon arrival daily and Must wear a mast at all times.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Food preparation: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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