Dietary Cook

Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation -

JOB TITLE:Cook

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.

REPORTS TO:                       Food Service Director

RISK EXPOSURE

CLASSIFICATION:                High

QUALIFICATIONS:

  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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  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

            existing practices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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.