Job Information
Immanuel Lutheran Communities Cook in Kalispell, Montana
Job Description
The primary purpose of this position is to prepare and serve high quality meals, according to menus, in a timely manner to meet meal schedules; supervise the operation and personnel in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef; assist in purchasing and storage of foods, as needed, and follow established rules and regulations for long-term care and safe food production.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Policies and Procedures
Maintain confidentiality of residents, family members, coworkers, and Immanuel Living
Understand and support the philosophy, policies, and standards of Immanuel Living
Promote positive customer service
Maintain quality of resident care, including compliance with Corporate policies and procedures and State and Federal guidelines
Follow Corporate and facility department policies and procedures
Position Duties
Possess a high degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene
Comply with long-term care regulations and established department policies and procedures
Assist in maintaining a safe and sanitary department
Maintain security of the department
Keep work areas clean and in good order, and assist with scheduled cleaning duties
Use and teach proper food handling techniques
Meet time schedules for serving of meals and snacks
Review menus before preparing meals and serve them properly and attractively
Follow standardized recipes and special order diets
Prepare and serve foods for therapeutic diets, according to planned menus
Make menu substitutions as necessary and record them in the designated place
Assist in serving meals, using proper portions and special diet items
Assist in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies
Date, label, and store food properly
Report food, supply, and equipment needs to the Nutrition Services Manager
Perform other duties, as assigned
Requirements
Professional Licenses or Certifications Required by Law, Rule, or Regulation for Performing this Position
Completion of Serve Safe™ program upon entry into this position.
Education and Experience
At least 6 months of experience in this field preferred
Experience in large-scale cooking operation, with supervisory skills, is preferable
Essential Physical, mental, and Emotional Requirements
The employee must be at least 18 years of age, as position operates potentially hazardous equipment.
The employee must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and be able to work under time and/or deadline pressures.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand at least 90% of the shift; use hands to finger; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend, squat, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
The employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds, occasionally to frequently lift up to 20 pounds, occasionally lift up to 35 pounds, and rarely lift up to 50 pounds.
The employee must occasionally reach above shoulder height, occasionally reach from chest to shoulder, frequently reach from waist to shoulder, and occasionally reach below waist level.
The employee must occasionally push / pull up to 20 pounds.