AM Cook

Company: Belle Terrace
Location: Tecumseh
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Belle Terrace - Ridgeview Towers of Tecumseh, Nebraska is the best place to be when you or your loved one need a little more assistance at home. We are a Assisted Living facility offering the comfort of a home-like atmosphere with the highest quality of compassionate care. We are currently looking for a AM -Cook to join our team!
DUTIES:
Job description available upon request.
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

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• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
  
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.
  
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician.
  
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
  
• Assist in developing methods for determining quality and quantity of food served.
  
• Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of Head Cook.
  
• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  
• Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.
  
  COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS
  
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  • Implement recommendations from the Infection Control and Safety Committees as directed/necessary.
    
  • Attend department and staff meetings as directed or called.
    
    PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS
    
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    • Meet with dietary personnel, as necessary, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and or the improvement of services.
      
    • Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as with other departments within the facility, to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
      
    • Ensure that department personnel, residents, visitors, etc., follow established dietary policies and procedures at all times.
      
    • Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
      
    • Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability to other responsible department personnel.
      
    • Assist in establishing food service production lines etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
      
    • Report absenteeism and tardiness to the Director.
      
    • Report complaints and grievances to the Director.
      
    • Report all occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicalsto the Director of Food Services.
      
      STAFF DEVELOPMENT
      
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      • Participate in programs designed for in-service education, on-the-job training and orientation classes for newly assigned department personnel. (Includes maintaining appropriate record keeping requirements of when classes were held, subject, attendance, etc., as necessary.)
        
      • Participate in and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.
        
      • Attend and participate ha annual HazCom, bloodbome pathogens, and TB in-service training programs.
        
        DIETARY SERVICE
        
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        • Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
          
        • Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
          
        • Assist in serving meals as necessary, and on a timely basis.
          
        • Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
          
        • Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
          
        • Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
          
        • Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is being served.
          
        • Prepare and serve residents nutritional bedtime snacks.
          
        • Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident's meal tray.
          
        • Review care plans as necessary to assure that the resident's dietary needs are being met.
          
        • Prepare and serve substitute food to residents who refuse foods served.
          
          SAFETY AND SANITATION
          
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          • Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations, as well as with our established policies and procedures.
            
          • Assist in maintaining the Dietary Department in a safe and sanitary manner.
            
          • Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel.
            
          • Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
            
          • Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
            
          • Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
            
          • Report all accidents/incidents as established by department policies. Fill out and file reports as directed.
            
          • Ensure that food storage areas are clean and properly arranged at all times.
            
          • Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with Nursing Services.
            
          • Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor.
            
          • Report missing/illegible labels and/or MSDSs to the Director of Food Service.
            
          • Ensure that fire protection and prevention programs are maintained by department personnel in accordance with our fire safety policies and procedures.
            
          • Ensure that refuse is disposed of daily and in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
            
          • Be sure that dietary personnel wear protective clothing/devices when performing tasks that involve the handling of infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
            
          • Other(s) that may become necessary/appropriate to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner.
            

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