Cook - West Delray Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Delray Beach, FL 33446
About the Job
Position Purpose: Prepares and serves nourishing and attractive meals and other foods as required to support the menu specific to diet orders and other center events.
Qualifications:
· Highschooldiploma,preferred.Abilitytoread,writeanddomathneededforrecipesrequired.
· Two years as Cook in a large-scale cooking operation preferred.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• UsesStandardPrecautionsasoutlinedinpoliciesandprocedures.
• Followsestablishedsafetypoliciesandprocedures.
• Observessafetyneedsofpatientsasindicatedincareplan.
• Wearsand/orusessafetyequipmentandsupplieswhenindicatedandproperlytrainedtouse.
• Operates,cleansandstoreskitchenequipmentinasafemanner.
• IdentifieslocationofMSDSforchemicalsused.Isfamiliarwitheyewash stations.
• Reviewsmenus,patientcensusinformation,productionguidesandpre-prepsheetstodeterminetypeand quantities of food to be prepared.
• Preparesmealitemsaccordingtoplannedmenusandstandardizedrecipes;referstofoodservicedirectoror dietitian the need for menu changes.
• Preparesfoodaccordingtosafefoodhandlingguidelines.
• Preparesfoodinatimelymannertopreservefoodqualityandservesmealon time.
• Operatesavarietyofkitchenutensilsandequipmentsuchasblenders,mixer,foodslicer,steamer,food processor, convention oven, range and tilt skillet.
• Preparesconsistencymodifiedanddietfoodsappropriately.
• Bakes,roasts,broils,andsteamsfooditemstoprepareforconsumption.
• Promotescustomerserviceandpatientenjoymentofmealsanddining.
• Advocatesforpatientstohonortheirchoicesinfoodanddining.
• Usesmenusandtrayticketstoservemealscorrectly.
• Meetsmealschedulesandhasmealsreadytoserveontime.
• Servesmealsattractivelyusingappropriategarnishes,servingutensilsanddinnerware.
• Preparesandassistswithspecialfunctionmeals.
BENEFITS
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness,
• Hospital Indemnity, identity theft, auto insurance, pet insurance
• Competitive Rates
• Sign on Bonus
• Bonus Vacant Shift
• Shift Differential
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan (match)
• Paid Time Off plan
• Free CEU's
• Employee Recognition Program
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Great team environment
The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.