Breakfast Cook at Independence Health System

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:SUMMARY: Prepare food in accordance with prescribed resident diet specifications, facility procedures, and dietary and sanitary regulations under the supervision of the Dining Services Manager. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions and temperature control procedures, and facility policies. Direct and assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and floors, dishes, and utensils Check all trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy. Ensure proper storage of food and supplies. Adhere to universal precautions and sanitary, safety, and infection control policies and procedures. Assist the Dietary Manager and/or Dietician to direct the activities of the dietary employees. Review menus prior to preparation of food. Review and process diet changes and ensure menus are maintained and followed in accordance with established procedures. Coordinate dietary services with other departments. Ensure that food and supplies are available for the next meals and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies, and report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, and incidents. Comply with all IHS, Inc. policies related to safety and infection control procedures. Understand, comply with, and promote all rules regulations regarding residents’ rights; promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance. Must adhere to IHS, Inc. Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics policy, including documentation and reporting responsibilities. Attend and participate in educational activities, in-service training, and staff meetings. Assist in orientation and training other staff.Requirements:QUALIFICATIONS:Related experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job. Must have the ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job. Must meet all local health regulations. Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families and to work cooperatively with fellow employees. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to stand on feet for most of shift, reach, bend, lift to 35 lbs., grasp, push, pull, and move intermittently during working hours using fine hand coordination and good body mechanics. Must have the ability to take food temperatures. Must have the ability to hear and respond to pages, to read, write, and do mathematical percentile, and to understand and follow written and oral instructions, including understanding and following training and in-service education. Must be able to instruct personnel during training education and staff meetings. Must be able to communicate with residents and others. Must have the ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.