Cook Helper

Do you want to be part of a TEAM that changes lives?

Does sharing your skills to support the health and well-being of seniors feel rewarding to you?

Come join us as we reach to meet our mission to provide excellent resident care with a vision to be the best provider and employer in long term care through integrity, professionalism and the art of caring.

Shift is 2 mornings 5a-1p and 2 evenings 11a-7p on a 4 on 2 off schedule.

Food and Nutrition Services Staff shall prepare and serve resident's meals using proper food handling techniques. Meals shall be prepared according to the approved menu and recipes which are on file within the food and nutrition department. Food and Nutrition Services Staff shall maintain appropriate cleanliness and sanitation to prevent the occurrence of food illnesses.

Responsibilities

1. Adhere to directives of the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Administrator, or Director of Nurses.

2. Must keep the Food and Nutrition area clean and in a sanitary condition.

3. Wash and clean dirty dishes, trays, utensils, and equipment within the food and nutrition department.

4. Prepare meals according to approved menus and recipes.

5. Organize tray assembly and meal service.

6. Report any equipment problems to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services.

7. Maintains food and supplies and reports supply inventory to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services.

8. Maintains department equipment to ensure proper cleanliness and function.

9. Checks and maintains food temperatures, dish washer and refrigerator temps as per policy.

10. Stores food appropriately and discards items as necessary.

11. Maintains resident confidentiality.

12. Prepares foods consistent to resident specific diets and restrictions.

13. Performs other duties deemed necessary by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services or the facility Administrator.

14. Attends and participates in facility meetings.

15. Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement Program

16. Participates in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Program

17. Reports immediately to supervisor and administrator situations involving abuse, neglect, or suspicion of a crime.

18. Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Compliance Program, HIPPA Standard, and Computer Usage Agreement.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $9.75 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37.50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• Under 1 year

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant
• Fast casual restaurant
• Quick service & fast food restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Food preparation: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Alexandria, LA 71301 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alexandria, LA 71301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person