Culinary Lead/Cook - Brookestone of Papillion

Good food is like friendship, rich and warm!  If you have an enthusiasm for cooking and a passion for the elderly then the culinary cook position at Brookestone of Papillion just might be for you.

Join our Rockstar culinary team!

FT/Full Time (40 hours) Self Scheduling Team!  Weekend Differentials and Holiday Pay.

Position Purpose:  Through the development of a strong personal relationship, provide an atmosphere that promotes comfort, safety, a sense of well-being and above all, dignity in life while providing excellent dining services that exceed customer expectations.

Expectations and Responsibilities:  You are a part of a highly-respected team of skilled and caring people who are committed to making quality service a way of life.  Your daily efforts and dedication will help us remain a premier provider of long-term care services.  Everything you do in your role as Cook should reflect the mission, vision and values of Vetter Health Services.

Mission

Dignity in Life

Vision

Quality Life:  We will create a living environment that radiates love, peace, spiritual contentment, dignity and safety, while encouraging personal independence.

Quality Care:  We will dedicate ourselves to provide personalized care and services that achieve extraordinary results and exceed the expectations of those we serve.

Excellent Teams:  We will select and develop team members who radiate warmth, compassion and respect while skillfully performing their duties. 

Outstanding Facilities:  We will develop buildings and grounds that enhance quality life and are recognized as attractive landmarks in their community.

Quality Reputation:  We will be known for promoting relationships of trust, confidence and loyalty through the quality of our services, the honesty of our people and involvement in our community.

Stewardship:  We will be responsible stewards of our resources to serve our residents, ensure the long-term financial stability of the company, reinvest in our people and facilities, and pursue growth opportunities.

VHS VALUES

Serving:  We succeed by focusing our attention and energies on anticipating and exceeding people’s expectations.  Our actions are driven by a “Yes, I Can” attitude and the commitment that we are “Family Serving Family.”

Integrity:  Our relationships, services and decisions will speak for our desire to always act with honesty, fairness, and compassion.  People learn from interacting with us that they can trust us to be who we say we are and do what we say we’ll do.  We strive to act in a way that will make God smile at our efforts.

Team Work:  Our relationships are built on mutual trust and respect.  We recognize the value and worth of each person we are privileged to encounter, work with, and serve.  We seek to

understand what is important to others and let people know they are appreciated for who they are and what they do.

Excellence:  We continually pursue opportunities to improve ourselves and the services we provide.  We learn from our experiences, build on our successes, and make changes when changes are beneficial.  We develop people’s strengths and remain committed to becoming the Best of the Best. 

Personal Qualifications:  Cooks have a strong desire to relate to and work with the elderly.  They possess high personal integrity, a caring attitude and portray a positive image.  Cooks find fulfillment in building personal relationships and providing excellent dining services.  They are committed to doing whatever it takes to enhance the dignity in people’s lives. 

Professional Qualifications:  Cooks have the ability to understand and interpret recipes.  Cooks are able to understand written directions, and the dangers that come with working with the necessary chemicals, equipment and supplies in the dietary department.  

Physical Requirements:  Cooks understand the physical demands their jobs require and realize they need to:

* pass a physical exam.

* lift, stir, push, pull and move food, equipment, supplies, etc.

* lift a maximum of fifty (50) pounds occasionally each work day.

* lift thirty (30) pounds consistently.

* be able to move and stretch in such a way as to be able to reach areas above their head and below their waist.

* go up and down stairs.

* bend, stoop and twist almost constantly throughout the day.

* tolerate heat, steam, and food smells.

* taste and smell foods to assure the quality of the item.

* see and read well enough to read recipes, written directions, check food items in the oven, etc.

* hear well enough to hear the timers, buzzers, etc., and to converse with the residents and families when they have questions, etc.

* remain active and on their feet for up to four (4) hours at a time.

* walk and transport food, equipment, supplies, etc., to other areas of the facility.

Key Result Areas:

· Consistently uses the Vetter Health Services Mission, Vision and Values to guide everyday decisions and actions.

· Demonstrate a consistently positive, respectful and constructive attitude with both residents and staff.

· Demonstrate initiative, active problem solving and a continual desire to improve customer service.

· Provide quality dietary services, including food service, programs and activities that meet the needs of residents and guests.

· Create and maintain an environment which allows each resident to adjust to their limitations and recognize the dignity and worth of each individual.

· Participate in in-service educational classes and meetings directed at improving your ability to meet the needs of the residents.

· Maintain and follow established safety precautions and infection control procedures when performing day-to-day responsibilities.

· Know, understand and perform responsibilities that meet regulatory and company standards.

· Serve as an effective teacher, model, and consultant for other staff.

· Be a reliable and positive member of the facility’s team.

· Create a cooperative working relationship with other departments.