Chef / Cook

Company: Alden Estates of Evanston
Location: Evanston
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job Description:

Alden Estates of Evanston - JOB SUMMARY
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• To prepare and serve food in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and facility policies. Supervises food production and presentation.
  
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  QUALIFICATIONS
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  • One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).
    
  • Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures.
    
  • Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
    
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
    
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    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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    • Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
      
    • Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
      
    • Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
      
    • Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.
      
    • Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
      
    • Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
      
    • May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day.
      
    • Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
      
    • Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including exposure to HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B virus
      
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      ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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      • Complies with established departmental policy & procedure and governmental regulations.
        
      • Review menu extensions prior to preparation of foods.
        
      • Suggest menu changes to assist Corporate Dietitian in development of menus.
        
      • Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, including therapeutic
        
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      • Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
        
      • Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
        
      • Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes.
        
      • Assure resident meal trays are correct.
        
      • Uses and teaches proper food handling techniques.
        
      • Complete daily and scheduled cleaning.
        
      • Dates, labels, & stores food properly.
        
      • Assists in receiving and storing incoming food, supplies, etc.
        
      • Makes menu substitutions as necessary and records these on designated form.
        
      • Meets time schedule for meals and snacks.
        
      • Reports all accidents/incidents to supervisor immediately.
        
      • Reports all hazardous conditions to supervisor immediately.
        
      • Recommend to Supervisor the equipment and supply needs.
        
      • Attends staff meetings, in-services etc. as scheduled.
        
      • Supervises the Dietary Department in absence of Supervisor.
        
      • Performs other duties as assigned.
        

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