• Job Description

  Req#: SOUSC021404

  Job Title: COOK
  Department: DIETARY
  Date Prepared: 1/15
  FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
  Position Summary:
  The cook assists with preparing menus, inventory control, and
  maintains a clean or organized safe kitchen environment. This
  position is responsible for preparing the food in an appetizing and
  appealing manner.
  Essential Functions:
   Identify and report food and supplies needed for the next week’s
  menus
   Assist in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products
   Prepare menus and cook food in accordance with nutritional
  guidelines, regulations, and residents’ individual prescribed diets
  and food preferences
   Assist in fostering residents’ independence with eating by
  providing adaptive equipment when needed
   Assist in fostering residents’ independence with eating by
  providing adaptive equipment when needed
   Prepare food and coordinate food services for special community
  events when requested
   Notify Dir. of Food and Beverage or any malfunctioning kitchen
  equipment or appliances
   Ensure proper storage and handling of food in accordance with
  infection control standards
   The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
   The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the
  safety of the residents
   Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s
  ability to perform the job safely or competently.
  Non-Essential Functions:
   Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant
  leadership
   Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
   Attends required community meetings and participates Life
  Enrichment activities when able
   Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
   Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on
  a regular, predictable basis
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   Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person
  using the Safe Return program or equivalent
   Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation
   All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure
  environment for all community residents
  Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
   Must have a high school education
   Experience in cooking for large groups a plus
   Certified in food-preparation training preferred
   Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations
   Knowledge of OSHA Standards and fire and safety procedures

  Qualifications

  Experience

  Required 2 years

  Sous Chef or senior cook experience required

  Behaviors

  Required

  Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

  Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

  Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

  Preferred

  Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

  Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject

  Motivations

  Required

  Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

  Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

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