Cook

An hourly position providing meal preparation, kitchen and dining room services.

- Prepare meals in accordance with WMH policies and standards.

- Be familiar with and follow applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

- Review and follow menus.

- Review special diet requirements and assure accuracy.

- Process diet changes and new diets as received from Personal Care Services.

- Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

- Wash dishes following each meal using a commercial dishwasher/sanitizer.

- Assist/Maintain daily and/or scheduled cleaning duties.

- Follow established infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.

- Assure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.

- Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Director of Culinary Services immediately. Keep floors dry and clean spills promptly.

- Maintain food storage areas in a clean and organized manner.

- Set and clear tables before and after mealtimes, as scheduled.

- Sweep and mop kitchen/dining room floor as scheduled.

- Take Resident meal orders for the following day as assigned.

- Maintain the overall orderliness and cleanliness of kitchen and dining room.

- Assist in food preparation for special events, parties and activities.

- Read and initial the communication log daily.

Qualifications

- Ability to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

- Ability to patiently, tactfully and enthusiastically deal with personnel, residents, family members, etc., to all types of situations.

- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

- Ability to relate information concerning a residents condition.

- Must be willing to learn new methods and incorporate them into existing practices.

- Ability to complete tasks assigned for each shift and document on the daily shift check list.