Dietary Cook

Company: Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation
Location: Delmar
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation - JOB TITLE: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cook
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JOB SUMMARY: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The primary purpose of your job position is to be responsible for preparation of assigned menu items according to standard recipes & department procedures. Possess a general knowledge of all cook positions. Must understand the HAACP/Food Safety Program (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) in accordance with current applicable federal, State, OSHA & local standards, guidelines & regulations, & as directed by the Food Service Director, to assure that the highest degree of quality Resident care is maintained at all times.
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REPORTS TO: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Food Service Director
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RISK EXPOSURE
CLASSIFICATION: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - High
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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- 1. - - - - - - High School Diploma or GED required or must be enrolled for completion of High School Diploma
- - - - - - - - - - - and/or GED; on-the-job training provided.
- 2. - - - - - - Must have, as a minimum, one year kitchen experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other
- - - - - - - - - - - related medical facility.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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- 1. - - - - - - Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
- 2. - - - - - - Must be able to read, write & speak the English language.
- 3. - - - - - - Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- 4. - - - - - - Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, Residents, family members, visitors, government
- - - - - - - - - - - agencies/personnel, & the general public.
- 5. - - - - - - Knowledgeable of kitchen procedures, cooking characteristics of various cuts of meats, names &
- - - - - - - - - - - contents of dishes, etc.
6. - - - - - - Possess leadership ability & willingness to work harmoniously with professional & non-professional personnel.
- 7. - - - - - - Must be able to follow oral & written instructions.
- 8. - - - - - - Maintain the care & use of supplies, equipment, appearance of work areas, regular inspection of
- - - - - - - - - - - food service areas for sanitation, order, safety & proper performance of assigned duties.
- 9. - - - - - - Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition & enthusiasm, and be willing to handle Residents
- - - - - - - - - - - based on their present maturity level.
- 10. - - - - Possess the ability to seek out new methods & principles & be willing to incorporate them into
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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1. - - - - - - - - - - - Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, stir & move intermittently throughout the workday.
2. - - - - - - - - - - - Must be able to cope with the mental & emotional stress of the position.
3. - - - - - - - - - - - Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function.
4. - - - - - - - - - - - Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity & the ability to work effectively with
Residents, personnel & support agencies.
- 5. - - - - - - Works in well lighted/ventilated areas. Atmosphere is warm from cooking.
- 6. - - - - - - Able to handle frequent interruptions, hostile & emotionally upset Residents, families, etc.
- 7. - - - - - - Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel & other department supervisors.
- 8. - - - - - - Willing to work beyond normal working hours & in other positions temporarily as necessary.
- 9. - - - - - - Subject to falls, cuts, burns from equipment, hot foods, infectious diseases, odors, etc.
-10. - - - - - May be exposed to hot/cold temperatures in kitchen & storage areas.
-11. - - - - - Must be able to cope with the mental & emotional stress of the position.
-12. - - - - - Must be in good general health & demonstrate emotional stability.
-13. - - - - - May be required to lift equipment, supplies, etc., 35 lbs. minimum.
-14. - - - - - Must be able to taste & smell food to determine quality & palatability.
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