Oak Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is looking for a Dietary Cook.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Supervise, coordinate, and perform functions under the direction of the Foodservice director in accordance with State, Federal and Company policies and procedures; telephone techniques; effective verbal and written English communication skills; must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families and to work cooperatively with others; maintain regular attendance; must meet all local health regulations and submit to and meet drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry criteria; must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
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Experience: Previous long term care experience preferred.
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Certificate/Licenses: Serve Safe Certificate
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The employee must be able to perform, including but not limited to, these essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation by the employer, without posing a direct threat to him/her or to others.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Prepares food in accordance with health regulations and established polices and procedures.
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Reviews menus, production guides and facility diet guidelines.
Ensures food produced is appealing in accordance with approved cycle menus.
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Assists in the ordering process by taking inventory of food and supplies under the direction of the food service director.
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Follow the directives of the department director maintaining a professional and positive rapport with facility staff.
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Ensures meals prepared are palatable, visually appealing and appropriate for the populations needs.
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Utilizes standard recipes and follows menu extensions
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Participates in the preparation and distribution of resident snacks.
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Maintains and records food temperatures and follows HACCP guidelines as designated by FSD.
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Uses correct utensils and ensures portions are correct.
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Records temperature and equipment logs as designated by FSD.
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Participates in facility and department in-service programs.
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Actively promotes kitchen sanitation with clean as you go practices and adherence to department cleaning lists.
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Promotes teamwork and contributes to an orderly dining service department.
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Adheres to all department and facility safety guidelines i.
e.
Knife safety, non-slip foot ware and proper safe utilization of equipment.
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Oversees dietary staff as designated by FSD.
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Meets individual resident needs by adhering to resident preferences and therapeutic diet needs.
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Assists in maintaining par levels.
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Maintains confidentiality of resident and staff records.
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Assists with reporting and responding to resident concerns and grievances.
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Records menu substitutions and does so only with the FSD’s approval.
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Completes daily, weekly and special cleaning tasks.
Assists in the completion and oversight of department cleaning tasks.
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Communicate supply needs to FSD or designee.
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Reports any defective or broken equipment to FSD immediately upon observing or receiving reports of broken or defective equipment.
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Reports accidents and incidents immediately to FSD.
Ensures all proper documentation is completed.
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Able to work extended hours standing, walking and regularly lifting items up to 50 lbs.
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Adhere to all uniform guidelines including hairnets and ID badges,
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Practice safe working habits in compliance with facility guidelines.
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Perform all duties as assigned.
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