Description

　　Cook

　　STARTING RATE: $15.89 ($15.89 - $16.39/hr., dependent on experience)

　　SHIFT: Full-Time, Days ( 6 am - 2 pm and 12 pm - 8 pm split shifts)

　　BENEFITS:

　　Weekly Paychecks

　　Referral Bonuses

　　Flexible Schedules - Full & Part-Time Openings

　　Peer Mentorship

　　Generous Paid Time Off

　　JOB DESCRIPTION:

　　A Cook is responsible for the pre-preparation of foods. Responsible for appropriate quantities of food prepared to meet standardized recipes and portion control. Preparation of recipes from scratch and preparing and serving meals according to menus. Monitors food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning methods.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Follows the established standardized recipes and monitors food production and waste

　　Prepares the portions of meal items according to menu and diet requirements

　　Reviews menus for special diet needs before a meal

　　Oversees pre-preparation of food and ensures that meals are properly prepared

　　Monitors tray line at mealtime to ensure that proper portion control standards, dietary restrictions, and dietary supplementation are being adhered to

　　Prepares food to coincide with meal serving hours so that excellence, quantity, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved

　　Accounts for proper portion control to ensure adequate nutritional intake

　　Prepares sufficient quantities of food for residents and staff

　　Directs and serves individual portions for residents in the dining room and residents receiving tray service

　　Prepares meals for the employee cafeteria to the extent applicable

　　Monitors perishable foods and ensures proper storage and rotation

　　Performs cleaning assignments in kitchen or serving areas as scheduled or directed

　　Inspects other employees’ deep cleaning; if the area is not clean, explain what the employee is to use to accomplish this

　　Ensures residents and customer satisfaction according to resident likes and dislikes.

　　Demonstrates ability to adjust shift assignments to meet resident and facility needs

　　Supervises and directs dietary aides in the absence of the Food Service Director or Dietary Supervisor

　　Ensures meals are posted in the main dining room daily

　　Maintains proper food and freezer storage

　　Demonstrates proper handwashing techniques

　　Maintains proper food handling techniques and ensures glove usage as appropriate

　　Disposes of waste properly

　　Understands and maintains kitchen sanitation procedures

　　Ensures appropriate food temperature

　　Other Duties as assigned by Food Service Director or designee

　　REQUIREMENTS:

　　Must be at least 18 years old

　　COVID-19 Vaccination

　　High School Diploma or equivalent required

　　Two to three years of food preparation experience preferred

　　Long-term care experience preferred

　　Must be flexible, punctual, professional, and reliable

　　Strong customer service skills and compassion

　　APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:

　　Absolut Care of Aurora Park

　　Attn: Amber Strudwick, HR Coordinator

　　292 Main Street

　　East Aurora, NY 14052

　　CALL: (716) 652-1560 ext. 3301 for more information

　　ABOUT US:

　　Absolut Care is comprised of five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility in New York State, including: Absolut Care of Allegany in Allegany, Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, Absolut Care of Gasport in Gasport, Absolut Care of Orchard Brooke in Orchard Park, Absolut Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post and Absolut Care of Westfield in Westfield.

　　We offer a variety of services including subacute rehab, long-term care, and hospice. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes The McGuire Group, Taconic Health Care and Vestra Care.

　　Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

　　Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!

　　Qualifications

　　Skills

　　Preferred

　　Communication Skills: Expert

　　Documentation Skills: Expert

　　Timely in providing care: Expert

　　Education

　　Preferred

　　High School or betterEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)