What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook - Bartlett Reserve position at Solvere Living?
As a Certified Great Place to Work for 5 years in a row , AgeWell Solvere Living proudly offers the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Company paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
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Job Summary:
The Community Cook reports to the Community Chef and assists in preparing meals in a safe and appetizing manner in compliance with dietary standards and food-related Community policies and procedures.
Cook Procedure:
Essential Functions:
- Prepares food items on Community Chef’s daily menu for Residents within scheduled time frame.
- Keeps food service areas clean.
- Monitors inventory.
- Supervises servers in the absence of the Community Chef.
- Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment.
- 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 diets are being followed.
- Assures employees and Resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis.
- Reports to Community Chef any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment.
- Observes and communicates to Community Chef any problems or potential problems in the dietary department.
- Has the ability to work with little or no supervision.
- Has the ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product.
- Has the ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving
- Has the ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress
- Has the ability to recognize needs and help others without prompting
- Has the ability to relate well with other employees and Residents of the Community.
- Is neat, clean, and works safely.
- Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness.
- Respects Resident rights and adheres to Community policy on Resident care.
- Performs all other duties assigned by Community Chef.
Compliance and Safety:
- Follows all emergency procedures.
- Understands all safety policies and procedures.
- Reports on-the-job injuries to the Community Chef before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
Communication:
- Communicates effectively with Community Chef and other staff.
- Immediately advises Community Chef of any changes in physical and mental health of a Resident.
- Maintains acceptable attendance record, notifying chef if expected to be late or unable to work in accordance with Community HR policies and procedures, and follows work schedule.
Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:
- Serv 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.
- Experienced in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
Physical Requirements:
- Physically able to bend and reach.
- Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 40-50 pounds if necessary.
- Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work in a hot/humid environment for extended amounts of time.
- May be subject to burns from hot foods, cuts from knives, and falls on slippery floors if caution is not used when working.
- Can determine quality and palatability of food through taste and smell.
Miscellaneous:
- May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
- May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
- May be required to work extended hours (up to 16 hours per day).
- May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,including HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C viruses.
- Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset Residents due to mentalstatus.
- In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.
- Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required.
- Could be asked to submit to random drug test during employment.
- May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
- May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.