JD 0502.00
Job Description:
Dietary Dietary Cook
Chapter: Nutritional Services Release Date: May 2017
POSITION TITLE
The Dietary Cook job description will provide the scope of the position for the facility
Occupational Exposure: Category I
Department: Nutritional Services
Reports to: Dietary Supervisor
FLSA: Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods for residents/patients, employees and visitors. He/she prepares food according to menus and recipes and plans cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules. In addition, the Cook performs related duties and cleaning duties, as assigned. The Cook directs other Food and Nutrition Services employees in the absence of the Food
Service Director and the Assistant Food Service Director/Chef Manager.
SPECIFIC EDUCATION/VOCATIONAL REQUIERMENTS:
1. This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken
English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.
2. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
3. Experience in commercial/volume food preparation required.
4. Serve-Safe Certification required.
5. Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.
JOB SKILLS:
1. Considerable knowledge of volume food production methods and techniques.
2. Considerable knowledge of sanitation regulations and practices.
3. Ability to make simple arithmetical calculations.
4. Knowledge of regulations pertaining to department and center.
5. Basic knowledge of food related nutrition principles.
6. Ability to positively interact with residents/patients.
7. Ability to solve operational problems in absence of Food Service Director and Assistant Food
Service Director/Chef Manager.
PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:
1. Interacts with customers, families, visitors, center and Vista Del Sol subsidiary personnel;
2. Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.
JD 0502.00 Dietary Cook
Release Date: May 2017
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Puts customer service first. Ensures that residents/patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights. Maintains resident/patient confidentiality;
2. Prepares palatable and appetizing meals/foods for the residents/patients, guests and employees and ensures satisfaction;
3. Follows menus, recipes and menu systems to prepare and serve meals, snacks and nourishments in accordance to prescribed resident/patient diets and requests. Take necessary measures to avoid food waste;
4. Serves meals/foods in various dining locations, including demonstration cooking and point- of - service made to order foods as requested;
5. Meets established meal time schedules for all dining locations;
6. Handles and prepares food in a safe and sanitary manner at all times. Properly labels, dates and stores foods. Monitors food temperatures and acts on temperatures that fall outside of appropriate ranges;
7. Sets-up, cleans-up and properly stores foods and supplies needed for meal service;
8. Maintains clean, organized and sanitary work areas. Performs after-use and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment in accordance with established policies and cleaning procedures;
9. Operates equipment in a safe manner, observes temperatures of refrigeration units and reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor;
10. Communicates freely with the Food Service Director, Assistant Food Service Director/Chef
Manager;
11. Adheres to Food and Nutrition Services policies and procedures;
12. Concerns his/herself with the safety of all residents/patients in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also, ensures that the center adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the center's fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS;
13. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
PHYSICAL CAPACITIES:
Below are the essential job functions needed to perform the job.
The following frequency definitions record the appropriate symbol within the normal work day:
(C) Constant: Activity exists 66% to 100% (e.g. 5 hours per 8-hour work day).
(F) Frequent: Activity exists 34% to 65%
(O) Occasional: Activity exists 1% to 33%
(N) Never: Activity does not exist as a regular requirement.
The following are the specified amount in weight in pounds. However, other weight specifications may be added to ensure that there is safe handling of residents.
(10 lbs.) Sedentary
(20 lbs.) Light
(50 lbs.) Medium
Policy Update: 2017
2 Replaced: Version 2005, 2010, 2015, 2016
Author: M. DeCastro, Synergy Healthcare Resources & Solution Group
JD 0502.00 Dietary Cook
Release Date: May 2017
(100 lbs.) Heavy
(>100 lbs.) Very Heavy
Essential Job Functions Code for Essential Job
Functions
Physical Demands:
Reaching (overhead) Yes
Handling Fingering Yes
Feeling Yes
Talking or Hearing Yes
Seeing Yes
Climbing (stairs) Yes
Balancing Yes
Stooping Yes
Kneeling Yes
Crouching Yes
Crawling Yes
Twisting Yes
Standing F
Walking F
Sitting O
Pulling 40 lbs.
Lifting 40 lbs.
Carrying 40 lbs.
Pushing 40 lbs.
Location of Job Activities:
Travel May Encompass up to 10% of Inside: 90% time Outside: 10%
Environmental Conditions:
Extreme heat with or without No temperature changes
Extreme cold with or without No temperature changes
Wet or humid No
Noise and/or vibrations Yes
Hazards (Chemical, mechanical, radiant No energy)
Explosive, burns, electrical, other No
Atmospheric Conditions
Fumes, poor ventilation, mists, dust, Yes odors, gas
Unprotected heights No
Policy Update: 2017
3 Replaced: Version 2005, 2010, 2015, 2016
Author: M. DeCastro, Synergy Healthcare Resources & Solution Group
JD 0502.00 Dietary Cook
Release Date: May 2017
Moving Machinery No
Operating automotive equipment Yes
Operating Foot controls No
Uneven ground No
Protective clothing (gowns, masks, Yes gloves in accordance with policy)
Work Situations
Measurable or verifiable criteria Yes
Dealing with people Yes
Repetitive and continuous No
Performing under stress Yes
Set limits, tolerance or standards Yes
Problem solving Yes
Comparing Yes
Taking instructions Yes
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I understand this job description and the requirements to perform its duties. I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice. I understand that this job description in no way constitutes an employment agreement and that I am an at-will employee.
I certify that I can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Employee Signature: ___________________ Date: _______________
Supervisor Signature: ___________________ Date: _______________
Policy Update: 2017
4 Replaced: Version 2005, 2010, 2015, 2016
Author: M. DeCastro, Synergy Healthcare Resources & Solution Group
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Skilled nursing facility: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Millbrae, CA 94030 (Required)
Work Location: In person