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Cook 

EOE StatementWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
About the Organization ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit health and well-being organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities in 28 states. The organization offers acute and ambulatory care, an insurance company with a dental plan, and post-acute and academic business lines. The organization has more than 45,000 employees, 11 hospitals, 2,100+ physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges, 1,000+ healthcare providers employed by ProMedica Physicians, a health plan, and senior care services.

ProMedica`s senior care division operates 330+ assisted living facilities, skilled nursing centers, memory care communities and hospice, palliative and home health care agencies. Services are provided in 26 states and the majority now operate under the ProMedica brand and Arden Courts. Over the next few months, the rest of our entities under the Heartland and ManorCare names will rebrand to ProMedica.

Driven by its Mission to improve your health and well-being, ProMedica has been nationally recognized for its advocacy programs and efforts to address and lead in social determinants of health, champion healthy aging and cultivate innovative solutions. For more information about ProMedica senior care services, please visit www.promedicaseniorcare.org.  
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Job Summary

Prepares and serves nourishing and attractive meals and other foods as required to support the menu specific to diet orders and other center events. Essential Job Functions Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position. Residents Rights • Knows and respects patient rights • Ensures protected health information is kept confidential • Reports complaints made by patients to supervisor • Reports allegations of patient abuse, neglect and/or misappropriation of patient property Safety • Uses Standard Precautions as outlined in policies and procedures • Follows established safety policies and procedures • Observes safety needs of patients as indicated in care plan • Wears and/or uses safety equipment and supplies when indicated and properly trained to use • Demonstrates job-specific knowledge of fire and disaster preparedness during drills or actual situations • Operates, cleans and stores kitchen equipment in a safe manner • Identifies location of MSDS for chemicals used. Is familiar with eye wash station Staff Development • Attends and participates in scheduled in-service training, educational classes and meetings and as required by regulatory agencies and company policies • Participates in Quality Assessment and Assurance program • Attends and participates in Circle of Care classes Food Preparation/Production Responsibilities • Reviews menus, patient census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared • Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to food service director or dietitian the need for menu changes • Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines in the HCR ManorCare Dietary Procedures Manual - Food Service Management and HACCP and state and federal regulations • Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and serve meal on time • Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixer, food slicer, steamer, food processor, convention oven, range and tilt skillet • Prepares consistency modified and diet foods appropriately • Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams food items to prepare for consumption • Completes pre preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use • Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutritional accuracy • Prepares and serves food attractively using gravies, sauces and garnishes as on menu • Tests and observes food by tasting for palatability • Monitors and records food temperatures prior to meal service • Uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required and refers to food service director or registered dietitian for approval • Prepares and assists with special function meals Meal Service Responsibilities • Promotes customer service and patient enjoyment of meals and dining • Advocates for patients to honor their choices in food and dining • Uses menus and tray tickets to serve meals correctly • Meets meal schedules and has meals ready to serve on time • Serves meals attractively using appropriate garnishes, serving utensils and dinnerware • Records menu changes Food Safety • Use safe food handling techniques as identified in the HCR ManorCare Dietary Procedures Manual - Food Service Management, HACCP, state and federal codes and regulations • Uses proper hand washing techniques • Thaws foods appropriately • Stores food using correct packaging and labeling • Uses gloves appropriately and changes when required • Checks refrigerators and freezers for correct temperatures. Notifies food service director if problems • Follows the cleaning schedule • Cleans the equipment and work area after each use. • Cools, stores and reheats cooked foods according to procedures • Sweeps and mops kitchen floors when assigned • Takes trash to dumpster if assigned • Washes pots and pans when assigned • Does cleaning assignments • Maintains neat, clean and orderly work areas Administrative Responsibilities • Assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of the assistant food service director and food service Director. Serves as 'Person in Charge'. • Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.

Education • High school diploma, preferred. Ability to read, write and do math needed for recipes required Experience • Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.

Physical Demands • Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Standing, stooping, crouching, smelling, tasting, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, color vision Travel • N/A Working Conditions • Inside with exposure to heat, cold, and wet conditions Principal Contacts • Dietary staff, patients, families, and other center staff

 

Sign-on Bonus 1000.00 

Description

ProMedica Senior Care, formerly HCR ManorCare, provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, assisted living, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice care, home health care and rehabilitation therapy.

Prepares and serves nourishing and attractive meals and other foods as required to support the menu specific to diet orders and other center events. Reviews food menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared. Prepares meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes in a sanitary manner to ensure the utmost in quality with a minimum of waste. Reviews menus to identify all foods required for therapeutic diets before preparing food.

In return for your expertise, youll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare.

 
Educational Requirements High school diploma, preferred.  
Position Requirements

Two years as cook in a large scale cooking operation, preferred.

 
Location 4215 - ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation - Three Rivers, MI  

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