Description

FOOD SERVICE COOK

PAY RATE: $27.98/hr. - $27.98/hr., depending on experience

SHIFT:

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Paychecks

• Same-Day Pay Options

• Health, Dental, Life Insurance

• Retirement/401k

JOB SUMMARY: Prepares and serves high quality, nourishing and attractive food items to residents, visitors and staff in the facility. Supervises dietary aides in the absence of all managerial staff, in relation to daily production, safety and sanitation procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares menu items as described on production and extension sheets including various diets and consistencies

• Prepares menu items using standardized recipes

• Follows proper portion control and infection control practices using gloved hands in preparation and serving of food items.

• E nsures that food items are kept out of food temperature danger zone (40F-140F) by keeping under refrigeration or in the cooking process

• Follows regulations regarding storage of food items including covering, labeling and dating of such items. Ensures raw foods are kept separate from ready to eat or cooked foods at the direction of Dietary Management

• Records cooling temperatures in the cooling log on pre-prepped items in accordance with the Potential Hazardous Food Policy (PHF)

• Assists in inventory and proper storage of foods, supplies, etc., as directed

• Ensures safe use and care of equipment by staff.

• Reports all hazardous conditions/equipment and accidents/incidents to shift supervisor.

• Keeps work are dry and free of hazards

• Follows Universal precautions , infection control techniques ,safety and sanitation regulations procedures

• Cooks and prepares food for special functions

• Assumes the supervisor of dietary aides in the absence of a non-designated supervisor. Reports perceived problems to supervisor.

• Maintains resident rights.

• Maintains HIPAA privacy, security, and confidentiality standards

• Follows all established policies and procedures

• Maintains Corporate Compliance standards

• Contributes to facility Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives. Contributes ideas to rectify identified problems and follows corrective actions as identified and directed by the supervisor.

• Follows safety procedures by keeping areas free of hazardous conditions

• Economical and careful with supplies and equipment

• This role is essential for ensuring the provision of safe, balanced and enjoyable meals for elderly residents

APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:

Brookhaven Health Care Facility

Attn: Kerri Brady, Recruiter

801 Gazzola Drive

East Patchogue, NY 11772

TEXT: (631)447-8800 for more information

ABOUT US:

The McGuire Group is a portfolio of six health care facilities in New York state, including: Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg; Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue; Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga; Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville; Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.

Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!

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Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

• Age specific development factors: Expert

• Communication Skills: Expert

• People Skills: Expert

• Problem solving abilities: Expert

• Technical: Expert

• Timely in providing care: Expert

Education

Required

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)