Cook

Job Details: Job Location: Welsh Mountain Home Legal Address - New Holland, PA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Dining Services, Cook as Welsh Mountain Home Full-Time 72 hours bi-weekly 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM 4 days per week Every other weekend, every other holiday Comes with our full benefits package An hourly position providing meal preparation, kitchen and dining room services. Prepare meals in accordance with WMH policies and standards. Be familiar with and follow applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and    regulations. Review and follow menus. Review special diet requirements and assure accuracy. Process diet changes and new diets as received from Personal Care Services. Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. Wash dishes following each meal using a commercial dishwasher/sanitizer. Assist/Maintain daily and/or scheduled cleaning duties. Follow established infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks. Assure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available. Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Director of Culinary Services immediately.  Keep floors dry and clean spills promptly. Maintain food storage areas in a clean and organized manner. Set and clear tables before and after mealtimes, as scheduled. Sweep and mop kitchen/dining room floor as scheduled. Take Resident meal orders for the following day as assigned. Maintain the overall orderliness and cleanliness of kitchen and dining room. Assist in food preparation for special events, parties and activities. Read and initial the communication log daily. Qualifications: Ability to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner. Ability to patiently, tactfully and enthusiastically deal with personnel, residents, family members, etc., to all types of situations. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. Must be willing to learn new methods and incorporate them into existing practices. Ability to complete tasks assigned for each shift and document on the daily shift check list.