Cook

3 weeks ago

Norwood, United States Viva Senior Living Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

POSITION TITLE: COOK

DEPARTMENT: Dietary

REPORTS TO: Food and Beverage Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

  • The essential functions of the job for the Cook, requires, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Viva Senior Living to include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
  • Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED
  • Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
  • In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather,

evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).

  • Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loves ones.
  • Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Strong working knowledge of basic cooking methods such as soups, sauces, egg cookery, sauté, grill, sandwich preparation, etc.
  • Understanding of kitchen safety, and sanitation
  • Must have a developed palate and knowledge of seasoning food in a healthy way
  • Strong knife skills and knowledge of knife cuts
  • Strong working knowledge of ordering, receiving, storing, preparing, temping, garnishing, and plating design of food
  • Must understand time management and ability to share tasks with other food service personnel
  • Responsible for not only the main dining room’s food service and preparation, but also meal services and snack time preparations
  • Experience using and cleaning standard kitchen equipment such as a deli slicer, griddle, range, convection oven, steam oven, fryer, steam table, hot box, etc. preferred.
  • Ability to work within systems and procedures set forth by the Food and Beverage Director
  • Participate in strong working communication between food service personnel and other departments
  • Always follow state and local Department of Health regulations regarding sanitation and safety in kitchen and kitchen outlets
  • Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in company and employee handbook
  • Interest in interacting and communicating with residents, families, and guests of the community
  • Perform other duties as needed



acknowledgement of job description:

I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals and that the facility will provide to me instructions on how to prevent and control such exposures. I further understand that I may also be exposed to the Hepatitis B and AIDS Viruses and TB, and that the facility will make available to me, free of charge, the hepatitis B vaccination. I also understand I may not release/disclose protected health or facility information without proper authorization.

I hereby acknowledge receipt of Viva Senior Living’s Job Description. I understand that it is my continuing responsibility to read and know its contents. I also understand and agree that the Job Description is not an employment contract for any specific period of employment or for continuing or long-term employment. Therefore, I acknowledge and understand that unless I have a written employment agreement with Viva Senior Living that provides otherwise, I have the right to resign from my employment with Viva Senior Living at any time with or without notice and with or without cause, and that Viva Senior Living has the right to terminate my employment at any time with or without notice and with or without cause.

I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice; I understand that this job description in no way constitutes an employment agreement and that I am an at-will employee.

Requirements:

physical and sensory requirements: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

  • Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
  • Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
  • Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
  • Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
  • Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residents
  • Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
  • May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

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