Food Services Cook

We are a COVID-19 vaccinated workforce. New Associates must provide proof of vaccination prior to hire date. Join us at Meadows Park Health & Rehab – a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities SUMMARY Responsible for assisting with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by the Food Services Manager. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares various foods depending on menu created by dieticians for each meal of the day. Operates various kitchen equipment in preparation for the meal, e.g., mixer, meat slicer, food processor, oven, steamer. Cleans work surfaces following shift: sweeps floors, wipes down counter space, covers and stores unused foods. Creates meals that are appropriate for the elderly and in large quantities. Associate is required to use institutional-sized cookware. Works at a constant pace to ensure that food is ready for each meal of the day. Complies with infection control policies in work area. Reports any needed repairs to maintenance department. Prepares meals in accordance with the menu and follow standardized recipes. Assists in the food service line to provide that diets are served as ordered (including specialized diets, likes and dislikes, therapeutic diets etc.) Monitors/serves meals with appropriate portion controls (scoops, ladles, etc.). Assists in processing diet changes and new diets. Provides that meals are prepared and served on time. Provides that substitutes are available for those who refuse foods served. Records freezer and walk-in refrigerator temperatures in accordance with established procedures. Understands and processes diet orders and follows NPO diet orders. Understands menu substitutions and records them in accordance with procedural guidelines. Follows procedures for serving and storing associate meals. Follows proper procedures for cleaning kitchen equipment such as, carts, tables, counters, ice machine, buckets, blender, mixer, meat slicer, freezer, refrigerator, stove, oven, steamer, garbage disposal, dish machine coffee/tea maker, steam table etc. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred. EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace As a non-profit organization, CHSGa provides access to care across the healthcare spectrum in all 159 Georgia counties. We are invested in our organization, our healthcare professionals, and the communities in which we live and work. Our mission inspires us to act boldly to address the needs of a growing, mature population in Georgia. We will continue to innovate and advance change in healthcare to better people’s lives in the state of Georgia.