Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.00 - $15.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Continuing Education
Employee assistance program
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
PruittHealth is a renowned provider in the healthcare industry, dedicated to offering compassionate and quality long-term care services. As a reputable healthcare organization, PruittHealth operates multiple facilities focusing on resident-centered care, ensuring a supportive and nurturing environment for individuals requiring assistance with daily living and specialized medical support. The company prides itself on its commitment to excellence, family values, and a collaborative approach to improving the health and well-being of residents. PruittHealth’s mission emphasizes respect, dignity, and personalized care, aligning with its corporate compliance standards and commitment to equal opportunity employment. Operating in various locations, PruittHealth employs a diverse team... Show More
Job Requirements
- Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy
- Minimum of one year institutional food service experience as a cook
- Ability to work shifts including weekends and holidays
- Ability to follow safety regulations and infection control procedures
- Ability to participate in continuing education and in-service training
- Ability to comply with corporate compliance program
- Ability to perform cleaning and maintenance duties
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and staff
- Availability to assist in state inspections and surveys
Job Qualifications
- Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy
- Minimum of one year institutional food service experience as a cook
- Preferred experience in long term care food production
- Knowledge of food handling, preparation and storage techniques
- Ability to comply with state and federal laws and regulations
- Ability to follow recipes and menu cycles prepared by Dietitian
- Ability to supervise kitchen staff assisting with food preparation
- Knowledge of infection control policies
- Knowledge of safety and emergency procedures
- Ability to use personal protective equipment
- Strong communication skills
- Honesty and integrity in care and use of resident and facility property
- Commitment to resident rights and dignity
Job Duties
- Assists cook in the preparation of meals, salads, desserts, snacks or other dishes for patients/residents
- Follows diet orders and NPO diet orders
- Serves nourishments in accordance with procedural guidelines
- Properly stores leftovers/opened food
- Follows procedures for serving partner meals
- Offers menu substitutions and records them
- Complies with infection control policies in the work area
- Delivers trays to patients/residents on halls and in dining area
- Assists with the serving/pouring of juice, milk, water, and tea
- Cleans all tables in the dining area after each meal
- Cleans work area at the end of shift and after meals
- Cleans kitchen equipment such as carts, tables, counters, ice machine, buckets, blender, mixer, meat slicer, freezer, refrigerator, stove, steamer, garbage disposal, dish machine, coffee/tea maker, steam table
- Removes garbage from kitchen areas and hoses out garbage containers
- Scrapes dishes, washes dishes, pots and pans and stores properly
- Records freezer and walk-in refrigerator temperatures
- Maintains dishwasher and dish sink
- checks and records water temperature and chemical levels
- Maintains supply stock and properly stores items
- Sets up tray line and performs tray line service
- Operates dish machine, garbage disposal, mixer, blender, meat slicer, steamer, coffee and tea maker
- Uses, cleans and maintains serving equipment
- Follows recipes and prepares foods that correspond to menu cycles
- Assists with supervision kitchen staff
- Prepares and maintains supply of food substitutes
- Inspects trays following meal service
- Uses food preparation equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
- Handles, stores, disposes of food supplies and prepared food in compliance with regulations
- Participates in center/agency surveys
- Attends and participates in continuing educational programs
- Complies with corporate compliance program
- Reports job-related functions/tasks that involve hazards
- Follows established safety regulations and procedures
- Demonstrates knowledge of residents’ rights and dignity
- Maintains honesty and integrity
- Follows facility policies for safety and infection control
- Reports injuries immediately
- Communicates with Dietary Manager throughout shift
- Assists Department Head with preparation for state inspections
- Attends survey training
- Reports problems promptly
- Continuously cleans food service work areas
- Uses food supplies and equipment efficiently
- Prepares palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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