Cook - Part Time

Maplewood Brewster LLC
US - Massachusetts - Eastham
November 8, 2024
Medical

Reports To: Culinary Services Director

Summary: The Cook prepares and services meals for the dietary department in a safe and method in compliance with dietary standards, policy and procedures. All responsibilities will be appetizing conducted in a manner that is consistent with Maplewood Senior Living philosophy.

Essential Functions:

Assists or prepares food items and serves food to residents within scheduled time frame
Cleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining room
Assists Culinary Services Director in maintaining inventory control
Supervises servers in the absence of the Culinary Service Director
Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment
Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to: ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers
Assures that resident's diets are being followed
Assures employees and resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis
Reports to Culinary Service Director any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment
Observes and communicates to Culinary Service Director problems or potential problems in the dietary department
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product
Ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving
Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress
Ability to recognized needs and help others without prompting
Ability to relate well with other employees and residents of the facility
Is neat, clean and works safely
Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness
Respects resident's rights and adheres to community policy on resident care
Performs all other duties assigned by any member of management

Compliance & Safety

Follows emergency procedures
Reports on the job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs

Communication

Communicates effectively with supervisor and other staff
Advise supervisor and appropriate manager in any changes in physical and mental health of resident immediately.
Maintains acceptable attendance record, notifies supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies and follows work schedule

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

Serve Safe Certification Required
Has a working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelines
Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings
Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills • Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.
Ability to read, write, and speak English

Physical Requirements

Physically able to bend and reach.
Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 40-50lbs at times.
Physically able to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to work in a hot/humid environment for extended amounts of time
Is subject to burns from hot foods, cuts from knives, falls on slippery floors if caution is not used when working
Tastes and smells food to determine quality and palatability

Miscellaneous

Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned
May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired
May be required to work extended hours up to 16 hours per day

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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