Cook

Education:

· Minimum 8th grade education or equivalent

· Knowledge of basic dietary principles and diets

Experience:

· One (1) year food preparation based upon recipes

· Prefer experience in hospital setting with knowledge of special diets

· Prefer experience with food preparation of quantity.

Skills:

· Able to read, write and understand English

· Able to perform simple calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide)

· Good organizational skills – ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

· Effective time management – able to meet timeline for meal preparation and serving

· Good interpersonal relationships

· Good leadership skills – able to lead and direct others

· Able to adequately perform physical requirements of position

• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food
• Prepares and cooks food according to menu directions and standardized recipes
• Prepares and cooks food in a safe, efficient, sanitary manner
• Serves meals according to diet specifications
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures
• Prepare and serve meals that all palatable and appetizing
• Assures meals are served timely (according to posted tray delivery schedule) managing tray line production
• Stores leftover foods in appropriate containers and appropriately labeled
• Responds timely to requests from residents for alternate items at mealtime
• Assures nursing department received necessary dietary items for nourishment pass timely and accurately.

• Promotes/protects resident rights
• Complies with abuse prevention & reporting policies and procedures
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local regulatory requirements
• Maintains confidentiality of resident care and employee issues
• Uses chain of command to communicate problems or grievances
• Participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-service as required

• Is present for work as scheduled; is rarely absent. Notifies supervisor when absent prior to the start of shift
• Arrives and leaves at schedule time
• Adheres to break and lunch times
• Works overtime only as authorized
• Demonstrates initiative and accepts increased responsibility
• Maintains a clean and professional appearance in dress and grooming.

• Answers, places and transfers telephone calls in a courteous manner. Identified self by name and location
• Communicates information clearly and accurately in a courteous manner. Follows up as appropriate to ensure communication is understood
• Cooperates with others within and outside of the department. Offers assistance to others when needed
• Consistently demonstrates active listening skills in all communication.

• Uses proper procedures for handling contaminated items
• Participates in fire / disaster drills and safety in-service
• Employs proper techniques of body mechanics to ensure resident/staff safety at all times
• Complies with facility safety program
• Attends and participates in facility safety programs
• Promotes a safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff at all times.

• Demonstrates knowledge of Quality Assurance program through application of principals in departmental operations
• Actively supports the facility QAA/CQI activities
• Actively participates in departmental QAA/CQI activities.