Cook

Victorian Senior Care - Mayodan, NC

Full-time

Mayodan, NC

About the position

The position involves planning and preparing nutritionally adequate meals for residents in an Adult Care Home, ensuring that each resident receives at least three meals daily that are both palatable and meet dietary requirements. The role includes menu planning, food inventory management, and compliance with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare required menus at least one week in advance, specifying portions and snacks.
• Plan therapeutic menus based on physicians' orders in consultation with a registered dietitian.
• Record any menu substitutions on the menu calendar before food is served.
• Post menus in the kitchen for guidance of food service staff and make them available to residents.
• Maintain an up-to-date preference list of foods for each resident.
• Prepare and serve three meals a day at regular hours with at least 10 hours between breakfast and dinner.
• Ensure that hot foods are served hot (above 140 degrees F) and cold foods are served cold (below 45 degrees F).
• Prepare a nutritional bag lunch for residents attending a day program away from the Adult Care Home.
• Be aware of foods that may become contaminated due to lack of refrigeration for residents.
• Prepare and assure that appropriate menu snacks are served daily.
• Take inventory and purchase all food and food supplies within the facility's budget and according to administrative policy.
• Check all food deliveries for accuracy, sign invoices and food receipts, and keep them on file for review.
• Help maintain the self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each resident.
• Adhere to confidentiality regarding resident information and requirements.
• Work cooperatively with all other staff and relate favorably to residents and their families.
• Familiarize with and apply all the home's accident, fire safety, OSHA, and emergency procedures.
• Understand and assist residents with exercising their rights as per the Adult Care Home Residents' Bill of Rights.
• Ensure careful treatment of Adult Care Home equipment and utilization of supplies.
• Read and adhere to all Adult Care Home and employee policies.
• Participate in job-related continuing education as required by ED/Administrator.
• Notify ED/Administrator and RCC of residents' irregular eating habits and special needs.

Requirements

• Experience in food service is required.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow directions.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen within NC Environmental Health Standards.
• Understanding of NC Rules and Regulations is necessary.
• No substantiated findings on the NC Personnel Registry or Health Care Program.
• Must have a clear SBI and DMV record and maintain them during employment.
• Must wear slip-resistant shoes while working in dietary.