Cook/Chef - Assisted Living Community

Company: Regency Village at Bend
Location: Bend
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

The cook position prepares and serves meals. Oversees food service operation and ensures that adequate food and supplies are on hand.

--- Follows menu cycle, noting changes or substitutions made on proper form.

--- Cleans and maintains a neat, safe working environment including the kitchen and food service areas.

--- Complies with state sanitation codes.

--- Maintains inventory control, places food order, verifies that items are received appropriately and restocks kitchen shelves appropriately.

--- Directs food service and dining service functions.

--- Maintains the quantity of food prepared and samples the food to ensure the quality of the food served to the residents.

--- Ensures that resident food preferences are known and followed.

--- Ensures staff, resident and guest meals are accounted for daily.

--- Maintains meal service records as required.

--- Reports problems, concerns, issues observed with food service and communicates them appropriately.

--- Observes changes in resident status, needs, or preferences and communicates with appropriate team members.

--- Records resident information, as required.

--- Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment.

--- Coordinates coverage of the kitchen and works with the Residence Director to develop a schedule that ensures adequate coverage.

--- Adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security, worker safety and other emergency procedures.

--- Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independent, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for residents.

--- Knowledge of specialty diets and textures.

--- Performs other tasks/duties as assigned. The cook will prepare and serve meals. Oversees food service operation and ensures that adequate food and supplies are on hand. ?

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

--- High School diploma or equivalent.

--- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

--- Education or experience sufficient to meet position requirements or as required by State regulations.

--- Food Handler's card where required. Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations

.--- Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

--- Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.

--- Has compassion and special interest in working with the senior population.

--- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position. Maintains CPR and/or First Aid Certification as required by State regulations

Regency Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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