Position: Cook
Employment Status:
☐ Non-Exempt Status
☐ Exempt Status
Summary:
This position requires that you accept the responsibility for the delivery of services provided by the Dining Service Department. You will be accountable to monitor the activities and behavior for the residents of the Community so that the care, services, and activities of each resident is appropriate and delivered to them in a continuous, predictable and efficient manner. You must coordinate and communicate with all food services and other team members in maintaining a holistic perspective of care and services for each resident. Also, actively engage yourself in supporting, introducing, and implementing activities that maximize each resident’s identity, abilities, and interests.
Provide the highest quality food preparation, plate presentation and prompt service to all residents. He/she must process general knowledge of and demonstrates proficiency in various food preparation techniques, serving methods, and portion control standards, and general nutritional requirements for residents of retirement housing communities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Personally, get to know residents of the Community by communicating with other team members and departments, reviewing appropriate resident records, and direct conversation with residents.
2. Participate in the orientation of each new resident of the Community to their new living environment, to you as a team member, to other team members, and to all other residents. Follow and actively participate in all resident orientation practices and procedures which have been and will continually be developed to ease the disorientation, confusion and withdrawal, for each new resident. Remain as closely as involved as possible in all activities and therapies of your residents to ease their anxiety while they become accustomed to their new and unfamiliar living environment. Explain the amenities, routines, and expectation of the Community and your department and discuss their unique needs and preferences with them as often as necessary to ease their transition.
3. Preform all dietary services mentioned in Resident’s Handbook and Care Plan. Continually observe each resident’s ability to perform basic daily living activities (ADL’S) and social skills, communicate observations and refer potential difficulties or opportunities for resident improvement to the appropriate team members (team leaders, supervisors, manager).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
