Split Cook ON Call

Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner. Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities. Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides. Ability to prepare special diets accurately. Record food temperatures for the meals. Prepare pureed foods. Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments. Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets. Assist with serving the different meals. Clean cooking area and serving carts. Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses. Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff. Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents. Ability to cooperate. Willing to supervise and to work under supervision. To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed.

Supervisory Requirements

This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Qualification Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.

Skills

• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees effectively.
• Mathematical skills in fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Problem-solving and interpretation of various instructions (written, oral, diagram, schedule).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
• Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, talking/hearing, tasting/smelling, lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Visual abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Noise level is usually low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Note: Job duties may be assigned or reassigned at management discretion. These statements describe the general nature and level of work, not a complete list of responsibilities.