What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook per diem position at Maplewood Senior Living?
Cook - Per Diem
Maplewood Chardon, 12350 Bass Lake Rd Chardon, Ohio
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
- 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
Last updated : 2024-09-05
