PRN COOK

Job DetailsJob Location: The Williamsport Home - Williamsport, PA 17701The Williamsport Home has a unique opportunity for Cooks who have Skilled Nursing or Personal Care experience! We're looking for experienced cooks who want to pick up some extra hours and earn a little extra income from time to time. Pay is based on experience- range is $20.10-$22.35/ hour. You pick your schedule, work when it works for you!   Performs a variety of quantity cooking on a set time schedule and other kitchen duties and directs food preparation under the supervision of the Executive Chef. Must adhere to all standards of the Department of Public Welfare and OSHA. Responsibility: 1. Reads and follows extended menus, preparation book and bulletin boards; 2. Prepares items skillfully and on strict time schedule; 3. Serves on food service line as needed; 4. Modifies/updates recipes as needed; notifies Executive Chef of same 5. Directs and oversees completion of food preparation as needed and for consistent product in all buildings. 6. Stores, labels and dates leftovers 7. Prepares food for special functions as needed. 8. Performs duties as assigned by Executive Chef; 9. Completes and initials job tasks in quality assurance book; 10. Keeps work areas clean, orderly and safe; 11. Attend various facility committee meetings as deemed necessary; 12. Serve as liaison with Assistance in Living department; 13. Prepares food supplies to be sent to A&B buildings. 14. Washes pots and pans. 15. Sweeps and mops kitchen-prep area daily. 16. Attends regularly scheduled meetings to resolve common problems and concerns in all apartment buildings’ Dietary Staff. 17. When there is no 10-6 cook , the AM cook will be responsible for delivering all hot food to A&B buildings for the noon meal. Cook is also responsible for preparing Assistance in Living suppers when no 10-6 cook. 18. Maintains a safe work environment and exhibits safe work practices, assuring resident safety. Other Responsibilities: 1. Helps with coverage in event of emergency; and , 2. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. QualificationsEducation, Experience and Skills Required: 1. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English; 2. Strong interpersonal skills 3. Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant; 4. Must either be Safe Serve Certified or attend Safe Serve training and successfully pass next available scheduled course within first year of employment. Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, carrying objects (up to 50 lbs), overhead, lateral and low reaching, lifting, pushing/pulling, bending and hand/arm/finger usage. Occasional climbing, stepping downward and squatting. Infrequent sitting. Environmental Conditions: 1. Works mainly in apartment building facility’s kitchen; 2. Is subject to frequent interruptions; 3. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, vendors, contractors and visitors; 4. Works beyond normal working hours when necessary; 5. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs and meetings; 6. Is exposed to occasional wet floors, dust, fumes, noise; and, 7. Works on hard floor surfaces. 8. Warmer during summer months 9. Cold temperatures when unpacking stock in walk-ins Special Notes: 1. Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way stated or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. In maintaining compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this job description may be modified or enhanced as needed.