Cook

What We Offer:

• Outstanding Benefit Package
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Room for Growth
• Great Team & Longevity
• Competitive Wages
• 401k Plus Match

The Cook prepares 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 by the Food & Nutrition Manager. The Cook is responsible for preparing, working with and delivering food according to the nutritional needs of the resident. This position provides food and customer service to patients, residents, and personnel while maintaining high standards of quality, sanitation and safety.

• Prepare and serve various food items
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the Director of Food Services.
• Assures staff compliance to all state and federal regulations.
• Complies with schedule as established by Food & Nutrition Manager.
• Review menus prior to preparation
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• 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.
• Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with foods served.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies.
• Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel.
• Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
• Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.
• Recommend to the Administrator the equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Make only authorized food substitutions.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.
• Report all accidents/incidents as established by department policies. Fill out and file reports as directed.
• Perform other Tasks as Required
• Attend Meetings as Required

• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all word-related contacts.
• Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position.
• Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Maintains the privacy of all patient information and company proprietary information.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
• Able to safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must maintain an active license or the required certification(s) (if required by the job).

Lafayette Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.