Cook/Cooks Helper

NEW PAY SCALES! 

Westwood Manor Nursing Home has an immediate opening for a Cook and Cook Helper.  Here at Westwood, we pride ourselves on the culinary creations served from our kitchen. The Cook is responsible for the preparation and serving of the residents' meals using proper food handling techniques. In the absence of the Food Service Manager, the cook on duty is the person in charge of the department.  As a Cooks Helper or Dishwasher in our skilled nursing facility your job is to assist in providing a consistent level of high-quality meals for our residents. You will be responsible for performing a variety of routine duties related to the preparation and serving of food; cleaning and sanitation of kitchen and dining area; washing of dishes and cooking utensils.

JOB SUMMARY

The Dietary Aide performs a variety of tasks including maintenance of kitchen sanitation, food preparation and other duties as assigned.

The Dietary Aide is responsible to the Food Service Manager and/or the Shift Cook.

EDUCATION

Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.         Previous experience desirable but not essential.

2.            Must be physically able to carry out the duties of a Dietary Aide.

3.         Must have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.            Has the ability to work well with co-workers.

2.         Must sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas as assigned.

3.         Assists with food preparation as assigned.

4.         Assists with tray assembly and service.

5.         Assists in the dishwashing operation.

6.         Performs other tasks as assigned.

7.         Attends required staff in-services, meetings, orientation, and continuing education activities as required.

8.         Is aware of and adheres to Patient’s Bill of Rights and confidentiality of patient information including HIPAA regulations.

9.         Interacts with patients and family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in a non-judgmental, supportive and calm manner.

10.       Is aware of Patient Abuse Reporting Law.

11.       Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful and enthusiastic attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires full range of body motion including:

• Standing/Walking
• Bending/Stooping
• Lifting/Handling/Carrying
• Pushing/Pulling
• Balancing
• Pivoting/Turning
• Crouching/Crawling/Kneeling
• Reaching
• Climbing
• Speaking/Hearing/Seeing