Sharpview Dietary Cooks

Job DetailsJob Location: Sharpview - Houston, TX 77036Classification and Pay

Hourly Non-Exempt

Reports to

Dietary Manager

Summary/Objective

In keeping with our organization’s goals, this position is responsible for preparing ingredients, adhering to the menu, preparing foods, and following food health and safety procedures.

Job Duties

Clean food preparation areas, kitchen, dishes, and equipment
Clean other areas of facility as directed
Cook foods as directed and consistent with applicable laws, rules, and regulations as well as the facility’s policies and procedures
Coordinate activities with food service staff
Cut cooked or raw foods as directed
Prepare foods for cooking and serving
Serve food as directed
Stock ingredients and monitor, food, beverage, and equipment/supplies inventory as directed
Ensure that food is provided to residents consistent with orders or diet instructions
Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors
Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed
Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head
Report all incidents, accidents, unsafe situations, and concerns immediately
Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations relating to responsibilities
Ensure that responsibilities are performed consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations as well as facility policies and procedures

Supervisory Responsibility

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position. However, the position requires communication with nursing home staff to ensure that specific policies, procedures, and systems are implemented correctly.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is within a healthcare facility that operates every day. There will be scheduled times of work on the weekends and holidays. Significant events can occur at any given time that require working. Ongoing direction and support may be necessary if systems are not properly implemented, continuously improved, and monitored.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position generally will require physical activity. It may at times require walking to various locations within a facility. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and may require some use of machinery consistent with the job duties.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position at times requires the ability to walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, twist, and lift as necessary.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and assignments may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
QualificationsRequired Education and Experience

High School Degree / GED
Food Handler certification pursuant to requirements by the State (ServeSafe Certification preferred)
2+ years’ experience as a cook in a restaurant or institution

Required Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Attention to detail
Ability to engage in active listening (giving full attention to those speaking), critical thinking (using logic and reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions), and active learning (understanding implications of new information during problem-solving situations)
Exceptional judgment and active foresight
Self-motivated and self-directed