Part Time Cook

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• Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state, and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED.
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).
• Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents’ family members and loved ones.
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

• Ensure all menu items are prepared and served according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure the quality of meals in regard to taste, presentation and dietary requirements established by the Dining Services Director.
• Perform standard sanitary measures, including sweeping floors, cleaning surfaces, and proper covering and storage of food items according to standards and procedures.
• Work at an efficient and consistent pace.
• Ensure timely preparation of all meals and that each resident receives meals corresponding to their dietary requirements.
• Utilize kitchen equipment during food preparation.
• Demonstrate flexibility and volunteer to fill open shifts as required by variations in staffing.
• Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents to ensure follow-up and prevention.
• Adhere to all regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials and fire safety.
• Assist with the training of new employees.
• Serve food in the proper portion size and at the proper temperature.
• Report any infraction in the food services department policies and procedures.
• Arrive to work at the scheduled time.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information.
• Report non‑compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with all investigations.
• Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
• Report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resource Director and the Compliance Officer.
• Fulfill individual responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and the state agency.

• Annual verification of a negative TB skin test.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
• Must meet general health requirements set forth by the facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residents.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet, and carry the weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be required to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Part-time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care