Job Description

Looking for an every other weekend Cook at Gabriel's Villa. AM 7am to 1:30pm...

Objective

The Cook has the responsibility to provide high quality dining service and is responsible for maintaining a clean kitchen. This includes advanced preparation of subsequent meals, serving meals in dining room at times, dishwashing, and kitchen cleaning as assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy of Miravida Living.

The Salad/Bakery Cook will lead in preparing and garnishing salads, desserts and other dishes.

Essential Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Complete meal preparations per Dining Services Coordinator.
• Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Plan thawing, preparation and cooking schedules so that food is ready to be served at the proper time and is not over or under cooked.
• Prepare foods according to standardized recipes, for modified diets, as needed, in the correct amounts for residents, guests, and staff as assigned.
• Determine amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus. Make sure the frozen foods and supplies are obtained from storage areas in adequate time for preparation.
• Arrange to have food set up in steam tables, ensure that food is at the proper temperature and deliver food as needed.
• Operate all Dietary Department equipment and utensils in an efficient and safe manner.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in the kitchen.
• Responsible for the department to comply with established health and safety standards, and state and federal regulations for nursing homes.
• Check in deliveries from vendors as needed.
• Maintains dignity and respect in all interactions with resident, staff and others.

Competencies

• Communication
• Collaboration Skills
• Customer/Client Focus
• Flexibility
• Stress Management

Supervisory Responsibility

This position supervises dietary staff in the absence of the Dietary Manager.

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employee works in a kitchen environment with exposure to hot and cold temperatures. Employee works with various kitchen equipment and utensils. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, crawl, reach, walk, and kneel using good body mechanics for sustained periods of time. Employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Physical Activity Level

Light physical activity performing non-strenuous activities of a productive/technical nature.

Manual Dexterity

Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Requirements

Required Education and/or Experience

• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Experience in food service.
• Two or more years of cooking experience.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Planning/Organization

Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy Miravida Living of Oshkosh to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Miravida Living will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Other Duties

• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.