Cook - Part Time
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Reports To: Culinary Services DirectorSummary: The Cook prepares and services meals for the dietary department in a safe and method in compliance with dietary standards, policy and procedures. All responsibilities will be appetizing conducted in a manner that is consistent with Maplewood Senior Living philosophy.Essential Functions:* Assists or prepares food items and serves food to residents within scheduled time frame* Cleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining room* Assists Culinary Services Director in maintaining inventory control* Supervises servers in the absence of the Culinary Service Director* Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment* Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to: ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers* Assures that resident's diets are being followed* Assures employees and resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis* Reports to Culinary Service Director any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment* Observes and communicates to Culinary Service Director problems or potential problems in the dietary department* Ability to work with little or no supervision* Ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product* Ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving* Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress* Ability to recognized needs and help others without prompting* Ability to relate well with other employees and residents of the facility* Is neat, clean and works safely* Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness* Respects resident's rights and adheres to community policy on resident care* Performs all other duties assigned by any member of managementCompliance & Safety* Follows emergency procedures* Reports on the job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occursCommunication* Communicates effectively with supervisor and other staff* Advise supervisor and appropriate manager in any changes in physical and mental health of resident immediately.* Maintains acceptable attendance record, notifies supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies and follows work scheduleEducation/Experience/Licensure/Certification* Serve Safe Certification Required* Has a working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.* Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelines* Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings* Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills • Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.* Ability to read, write, and speak EnglishPhysical Requirements* Physically able to bend and reach.* Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 40-50lbs at times.* Physically able to stand for extended periods of time* Ability to work in a hot/humid environment for extended amounts of time* Is subject to burns from hot foods, cuts from knives, falls on slippery floors if caution is not used when working* Tastes and smells food to determine quality and palatabilityMiscellaneous* Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned* May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired* May be required to work extended hours up to 16 hours per day