Part-Time Cook - ALF- Orem

At Spring Hollow assisted living in Utah, we have a special appreciation for the influence family has in our beloved residents’ lives. Keeping families connected provides essential mental and physical health benefits and continues that sense of purpose for your loved one. We genuinely desire and encourage your strong presence in our community. Whenever possible, we welcome families to come and participate in everything from activities and entertainment to daily living at our senior assisted living facilities in Orem, UT.

Spring Hollow endeavors to create a warm and inviting place where you feel right ing these unprecedented times when our aging population is most vulnerable to illness, we understand there may be times when you could be separated. Please rest assured that your loved one’s health, safety, and quality of life remains our number one priority. We pledge the most creative and attentive approach in meeting these needs.

While safety is crucial, it is equally important that our residents feel connected. It is our promise to uphold the highest level of compassion, connection, and care possible.

At Spring Hollow… we are family.

Dietary Cook

Job Description Department Food  Services Reports to Dietary Manager or Administrator/ Executive Director Reporting to this position

NoneJob Classification Department Staff Position Purpose Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with established policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications High school diploma preferred

Current/ Active Food Handlers Permit Must be 18 years of ageOne (1) year dietary/food service experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).Major Duties and Responsibilities Reviews menus prior to food preparation and prepares the meals.

Works with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implements recommended changes as required. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Ensures that food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submits to the Dietitian/Director of Food Services.

Assigned Tasks Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure meals are prepared on time.

Processes diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.

Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus.

Prepares and serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance.

Assist in serving meals, as necessary, on a timely basis.

Serves meals in accordance with standardized portion control procedures.

Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes, therapeutic diets and special diet orders.

Ensures appropriate utensils and equipment are provided with the resident’s meal tray.

Prepares bedtime snacks.

Prepares and serves substitute foods to residents who refused foods served.

Assists/directs daily cleaning duties in accordance to established policies and procedures.

Assists in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.

Ensures that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment are maintained at adequate levels.

Additional Tasks Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.

Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.

Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.

Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

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