Cook - Riverside Oaks - CANTEX : Job Details

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location.Job Summary:The overall purpose of the Cook/Assistant Chef position is to ensure that Patient meals are properly prepared/cooked and apportioned according to authorized menus in a timely manner. This position ensures all meals are prepared in a sanitized environment and in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.QualificationsQualifications:* Current state Food Manager Certificate.* Experience in quality food preparation and production in either long-term care or healthcare setting is preferred.* Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.Essential Functions:* Prepares or directs preparation of food items on assigned/scheduled menus.* Adheres to food production and usage schedules and avoids waste.* Appropriately and immediately labels, dates, and stores food items/leftovers after use.* Maintains sanitation of equipment and utensils, all work, and storage areas by cleaning immediately after use.* Prepares or directs preparation of special items, meals, and snacks.* Prepares special snacks and supplements as instructed by Nutrition Services Director/Chef and identifies with patient name, room number, date, and time.* Identifies and corrects safety hazards in food service areas.* Assists in establishment and maintenance of perpetual supplies inventory and notifies Nutrition Services Director of shortages or discrepancies.* Complies with established policy, practices, and standards for food preparation.* Log and records temperatures of food, refrigerators, freezers, and dispensers as appropriate.* May assist in the training, orientation and supervision of newly hired Nutrition Services staff when assigned as a PIE (Partner in Excellence).* Instruct and supervise workers in maintenance and care of equipment in absence of the Nutrition Services Director/Chef.* Orient and instruct new employees in regulations and policies in conjunction with the Nutrition Services Director.* Determine that food is prepared and served on trays as attractively as possible and that the flavor and temperature are correct (check trays as they leave department).* Assist in standardization of recipes to meet menu needs.* Maintain portion control of foods served.* Assist in checking food supplies on food order forms as they arrive from vendors.* As needed, unpack and store food and supplies as they arrive.* Maintain orderly and correct storage of all food items, dry storage, freezer storage, and refrigerator storage.* Prepare tray cards in the absence of the Nutrition Services Director/Chef/Ticket Aide.* Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.* Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Network Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employees responsibility to enforce it.* Attends weekly in-services, understands, and complies with Patient Care Management Systems.* Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.* Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.