Cook - Assisted Living

Description

We are looking for a Part-Time Cook to join our team at Sunset Senior Living Assisted Living in Quincy, IL!

• Part Time 20 hour position. Hours will vary between days/evenings.
• Fun environment & a great staff to work with!
• No experience necessary, our current kitchen staff are trained and experienced and willing to train the right candidate!
• This position is located in our newly renovated, 18 apartment Assisted Living
• We offer a full continuum of care including Independent Living, Asssisted Living, & Skilled Nursing
• Sunset Senior Living has been serving the community for 135 years!

Purpose of your job position:  
The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare food for the Assisted Living as directed/instructed, in accordance with established dietary policies and sanitary procedures and in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, and/or the Director of Dining Services, to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis, and that your department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

· Review menus prior to preparation of food and allocate time to tasks appropriately.

· Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, including items that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.

· Keep work area clean and assist in daily and scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.

· Assist in plating and serving resident meals for Dining Room.

· Serve food or beverages to residents in Main Dining Room in a friendly and courteous manner.

· Perform dishwashing and cleaning procedures, assuring that worktables and utensils are clean and readily available for next meal.

· Other duties that may become necessary, or as directed by your department manager and/or the Executive Director.

Personnel Functions

Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.

Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisor.

Notify your supervisor if needing to leave the facility during your scheduled shift.

Report all complaints and grievances made by the residents.

Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to assure that nursing services can be adequately 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 unit and shift.

Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed.

Safety & Sanitation 

Prepare all food in accordance with sanitary regulations, and established policies and procedures.

Assure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing dietary procedures.

Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor. Report all accidents or incidents as established by department policies. 

Follow all safely regulations at all times. Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.

Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.

Dispose of food and waste daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.

Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects, such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, and free of spilled liquid. 

Others that may become necessary/appropriate to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

Equipment & Supply Functions

Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.

Assure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of your shift

Keep supervisor informed of supply needs. Assist in inventorying and storing of incoming food and supplies as necessary.

Assure that an adequate supply of food, utensils, and other supplies are readily available for the next meal, day, or shift.

Operate all equipment in a safe manner. Use only the equipment and supplies necessary to do the job. Do not be wasteful.

Report defective equipment to the appropriate personnel.

Requirements

Educational/Experience Requirements:

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or the equivalent. 

One year dietary experience in a h