Location: Crossett,AR, USA
COOK
Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative Functions
· Review menus prior to preparation of food.
· Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
· Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Food Services.
· Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary.
· Work with the facility's dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
· Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
· Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
· Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Cook.
· Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
· Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
· Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.
· Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.
Personnel Functions
· Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
· Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
· Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the Director of Food Services.
Staff Development
· Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.
· Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., as directed.
· Attend and participate in annual HazCom, bloodborne pathogens, and TB in-service training programs.
Dietary Service
· Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
· Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
· Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
· Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
· Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
· Prepare and serve bedtime snacks.
· Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident's meal tray.
· Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with foods served.
· Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.
Safety and Sanitation
· Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures.
· Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel.
· Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
· Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
· Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
· Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Director of Food Services immediately.
· Report all accidents/incidents as established by department policies. Fill out and file reports as directed.
· Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
· Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
· Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
· Report missing/illegible labels or MSDS's to the Director of Food Services.