Cook
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Line Cook / Prep Cook
EXEMPT: No DEPARTMENT: Dietary
SHIFT: Days / Swing
LOCATION:Venture Inn / Dietary
REPORTS TO:Dietary Manager
PREPARED BY:John A. Cook EFFECTIVE DATE: 9-5-07
APPROVED BY:DKJ REVIEWED DATE: 9-5-07
SUMMARY
Responsible for preparation and direct dietary services off foods to residents/ membership consumer under the direction and supervision ofthe Dietary Manager,Senior Housing Management. The positionwill provide direct and indirectdietary services to residents / consumerswithinthe community. Generally to be a part of a team effort for the overall effective operations to dining services...
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, have sufficient communication and language skills to enable them to perform their duties and interact effectively with residents, management, and staff. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Must be willing to follow standards and procedures set forth by Sun Retirement / Dietary Manager
1) Knowledge of proper sanitation procedures for successful practice.
2) A high level of energy,
3) Good communication skills,
4) Good motivational skills,
5) Strong organization skills
6) Be a team builder
7) Have general knowledge of P.O.S. systems.
8) Participates in a team approach to resident / consumer being cognizant of and
Responsive to the needs of that resident / consumer
9) Acts as a resource person for staff regarding dietary / dinning -related concerns/issues
10) Recognizes an on-going responsibility to work for the continuing improvement in the overall functioning of his/her specific area of Dietary / Dinning and makes appropriate suggestions in this regard
11) Participates in QualityAssurance activities as requested
12) Attendsa regular supervisory meetingwith Management which includes staffing issues, troubleshooting, and dietary review.
13) Participates in staff training and education
14) Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oralinstructions.
15) Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
16) Prepare foods according to prescribed sanitation standards.
17) Performs cleanup duties as needed for each meal service.
18) Uses equipment and materials carefully, and in a safe manner, following correct operation and cleaning procedures.
19) Reports all repair and maintenance needs to supervisor.
20) Performs other duties as assigned.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this position must successfully pass all governmental and corporate required background investigations, such as, but not limited to, state required criminal history clearance investigations.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Strong people skills are required. A background in restaurant food service is preferred. Knowledge of food handling, cooking procedures, and experience in customer service is also preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
A current food handler’s card for CoosCounty is mandatory, current Oregondriver’slicense is mandatory, and current ServeSafe Certificate is preferred, but not mandatory.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequentlyrequired to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I acknowledge that I have received, read, and understand the duties and expectations for the job listed above. I agree to perform the duties outlined and to comply with all standards established in the performance of this job.
Employee Signature Date
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