Job Details
Essential Functions:
* Identify and report food and supplies needed for the next week's menus
* Assist in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products
* Prepare menus and cook food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and residents' individual prescribed diets and food preferences
* Assist in fostering residents' independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed
* Assist in fostering residents' independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed
* Prepare food and coordinate food services for special community events when requested
* Notify Dir. of Food and Beverage or any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances
* Ensure proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards
Non-Essential Functions:
* Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
* Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
* Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
* Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
* Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
* Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
* Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation
* All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
* Must have a high school education
* Experience in cooking for large groups a plus
* Certified in food-preparation training preferred
* Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations
* Knowledge of OSHA Standards and fire and safety procedures
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)