Harvest Pointe Dietary Cook

Location: Hastings

# Harvest Pointe Dietary Cook Thornapple Manor - Hastings, MI 49058## Overview Job Shift Multiple Options Available## Description
** Shift Options**:
* 7am-7pm, Full Time Schedule with Rotating Weekends
* 10:30am-7pm, Part Time Schedule with Rotating Weekends
** Wages**:
* Base Rate - $18.73 - $20.66 per hour based on experience
* Additional $2.00 per hour weekend differential on Saturdays and Sundays
** Benefits:
*** Accrue generous Paid Time Off
* MERS Defined Benefit
** Pension
* * program* MERS 457 Supplemental Program
* Longevity Bonuses
* Free Short Term Disability
* Generous benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life Insurance for
** both part-time and full-time employees**
* ** Referral Bonuses**## Qualifications
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* JOB TITLE:

** Cook
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* REPORTS TO:

** Food Service Director
** PURPOSE OF YOUR

JOB DESCRIPTION
** The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed the Food Service Director, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.
** DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
** As Cook, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
** JOB FUNCTIONS
** Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.
** MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
***** Administrative Functions
**** Review menus prior to preparation of food. Plan the next 2 days menus.
* Prepare special diet foods
* Complete necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Dietary Production Manager.
* Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary.
* Work with the facility's Clinical and Production Managers as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
* Assure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
* Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
* Assume the responsibility and accountability of the Cook.
* Assure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
* Assist in establishing food service production to assure that meals are prepared on time.
* Follow diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.
* Assume responsibility of the kitchen meal service.
* Must possess basic knowledge of other positions.
* Others duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.
*** Personnel Functions:
**** Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
* Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
* Ensure that department personnel follow established dietary policies and procedures at all times.
* Report complaints and problems to the manager.
* Follow the plan of action during emergencies and staff shortages.
*** Staff Development:
**** Participate and assist in department studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.
* Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., as directed.
*** Dietary Service:
**** Complete prep items up to 2 days ahead as necessary or feasible.
* Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
* Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance and on time.
* Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
* Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
* Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
* Complete necessary records accurately and promptly.
* Taste test food to be served.
* Relief cooking staff must know and function in all dietary positions at times.
* Complete all assigned tasks and assist other staff as needed.
* Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures.
*** Safety and Sanitation:
**** Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures.
* Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are…