Cook

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work!  Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, financial stewardship, inclusion, leadership and care.

The Cook prepares, serves, and handles food in accordance with federal and state regulations and the residence policies and procedures.   Maintain clean and sanitized dining service areas and assist in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products.

Primary Responsibilities:

Food and Inventory

•    Identifies and reports food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus.
•    Assists in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products.

Food Preparation and Dining Service

•    Prepares menus and cook food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and resident’s individual prescribed diet and food preferences.
•    Presents food in an appetizing and attractive manner.
•    Assists in fostering residents’ independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed.
•    Ensures that food is delivered on time and in a pleasant manner.
•    Visits with residents at each meal when available and ensure quality service.
•    Prepares food and coordinate food service for special events as requested.
•    Notifies nutrition coordinator of any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances.

Regulatory Compliance and Sanitation

•    Ensures compliance with local health department regulations and the community policies and procedures.
•    Maintains a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment.
•    Ensures proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards.

Communications

•    Attends all regular staff meetings and required training sessions.
•    Effectively communicates information pertaining to the residents on a “need to know” basis to other team members according to the community policies and procedures.
•    Notify your supervisor or the clinical director if you observe a change in a resident’s condition.
•    Accountable for compliance, excellence and delivery of resident care in adherence with organization, local, state and federal regulations. 
•    Maintains a positive and professional manner toward residents, visitors, families and co-workers.
•    Adheres to all policies and procedures of Ohio Living.

Qualifications

Education

•    High school diploma or equivalent required.
•    Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates.
•    Maintains a current ServSafe certificate (food services sanitation certificate) or able to participate in the food services sanitation training to become ServSafe certified

Experience

•    One (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets 
•    Experience in cooking for large groups

Other Requirements

•    Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Physical Job Requirements

To fulfill job requirements, employee must be able to perform key physical task for extended periods of time. In a typical eight- hour day, employee will:

•    Stand/walk up to two hours a day
•    Sit up to eight hours a day
•    Frequently support up to 30 pounds 
•    Frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds
•    Frequently kneel, bend, and reach