Cook

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and report food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus.
• Assist in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products.
• Prepare menus and cook food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and residents’ prescribed diets and food preferences.
• Assist in fostering residents’ independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed.
• Prepare food and coordinate food services for special community events when requested.
• Notify Director of Food and Beverage of any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards.
• Maintain a safe and alert working environment and take ownership of associates’ safety and the safety of residents.
• Disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

• Lead by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership.
• Encourage teamwork and promote company philosophy.
• Attend required community meetings and participate in Life Enrichment activities when able.
• Complete all required courses in adherence with HRA University.
• Be prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis.
• Become familiar and understand how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent.
• Become familiar and understand the steps for fire evacuation.
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents.

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