Cook

TITLE Cook INCUMBENT’S NAME BUILDING Holly Resiential SALARY RANGE 16.50 REPORTS TO Food Service Director REVISION DATE October 2021 STATUS Non-Exempt 1.0 FTE APPROVED BY SUMMARY Purpose This position works under the Food Service Director and supports all activities of the Food Service Department and Dining Room. The position is responsible for the quality of meals served, quality of service delivery during meal service and for compliance with special diets offered by the community. Scope It is understood that the Cook supports the mission and values of Ohana: Mission To create and support senior care communities that thrive. Values Collaboration – working as a team with others to create a positive environment for all those we serve. Integrity – honest and moral conduct even when no one is watching. Servanthood – caring for others and putting their needs before your own. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Required Support the Food Service Director with planning, directing, controlling, communicating and coaching in the dining service department. This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, strong personnel skills and positive community relations skills to be successful. * Must be self-motivated and can work independently and make decisions. Excellent organizational skills; detail oriented Pleasant, professional and personal manner.DUTIES Typical Menu Development: Follows the community Menu Program or approved substitution menu that meets nutritional requirements, as directed by the Food Service Director. If assisting with food purchasing, then follows buying practices approved by the community. Conforms to policy and procedures for all special diets offered. Responds to resident likes and dislikes maintaining high resident satisfaction. Preparation and delivery of food: Ensure that all foods are prepared to the satisfaction of residents and in accordance with safe food handling practices. Maintains food temperatures during storage, production and serving according to required food safety standards. Uses equipment that meets all health department standards. All food items are stored appropriately and dated properly. Ensures that staff provide a service that maintains good resident experience during mealtimes. Circulates in the dining room to ascertain resident preferences and satisfaction with meals. Supervision of the Food Service Staff: Provides input and support to the Food Service Director on new hires and training staff in the dietary department. Provides input to the Food Service Director on evaluations as needed with all staff to ensure that all work done in the dietary department is done appropriately. Brings all performance issues to the Food Service Director. Compliance with Sanitation and Dietary Guidelines: Maintains a clean kitchen. This includes all equipment, walls, dry storage, cold storage, cooking and preparation surfaces and dish storage areas. Safety Compliance: This position is responsible for ensuring that they and any employees reporting to them work in a safe manner and that potentially hazardous conditions are to be managed. Compliance with Safety Committee Standards is required. Team Effectiveness: This position is responsible for fostering teamwork with co-workers, showing initiative in overcoming obstacles, taking actions which assist others beyond job responsibilities, and having a positive impact on co-workers, residents and visitors. Perform other duties as assigned or needed. SUPERVISIONReceivedReports to the Food Service DirectorGivenDietary Staff EDUCATION & LICENSING RequiredHigh School Diploma or equivalent.Preferred EXPERIENCE RequiredMinimum one year's experience in food service.PreferredMinimum three years' experience in food service. WORKING CONDITIONS UsualUse equipment in the kitchen including stoves, slicers, knives and other utensils. Verbally able to articulate in person and over the phone.SpecialThis position may encounter stressful conditions dealing with residents, employees and business activities. Also, must be able to work well under pressure, to resolve conflicts, to prioritize tasks, and follow through with ideas. Excellent communication skills. Must be able to work evenings and weekends and maintain a flexible work schedule. Attending business-related training functions. Occasional travel to the corporate office. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS UsualSitting, walking, bending, data entry, reading, written and verbal communication, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Standing for prolonged periods of time while cooking and preparing food.Special CONTINUING EDUCATION UsualComply with state specific requirements. OTHER I have received a copy of the above job description and I acknowledge that I have read and understand it. I also understand the minimum standards expected of me as outlined above and that they may be altered from time to time. I further understand it is my responsibility to perform the duties described to the best of my ability and to meet or exceed the standards as set forth in the job description or as otherwise established.I certify by my signature, that I have read and understand the contents of this Job Description:Signature:Date: Pay: From $16.50 per hour Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week Benefits: Flexible schedule Paid sick time Paid training Referral program Shift: 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Morning shift Work Location: In person