Cook PT

Regency Senior Living is a Non-Mandate Company

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General Purpose:

Prepare food in accordance with prescribed resident diet specification, facility procedures, and dietary and sanitary regulations under the supervision of the Dietary Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:

• Prepare and cook resident meals in quantities according to menu and number of persons served.

• Prepare meals according to proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization and yield of meats and other foods.

• Clean work area and equipment in accordance with sanitation requirements.

• Taste, smell, and observe all foods prepared to confirm with recipes, and good taste and appetizing appearance.

• Consistently prepare meals on time so that serving schedules are being met.

• Serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for completeness and accuracy.

• Monitor portion control guidelines for individual residents to prevent food waste.

• Prepare foods for facility personnel, families, visitors, and for special occasions and events as directed by the administrator.

• Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portion, and temperature control procedures and facility policies.

• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.

• Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.

• Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.

• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.

• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.

• Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.

• Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in preparing foods in large quantities.

• Organized and detailed in work performance.

• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.

• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.

• Comply with the Residentsââ'¬â"¢ Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.

• Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.

• Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.

Working Conditions:

• Subject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptions.

• Fast paced, required to make decisions quickly

• Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

• May work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

• Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals