Cook Per-diem

Job Description

Job Description

Department : Dietary Services

Cherry Brook Health Care Center, a division of New Horizons, Inc., offers short-term rehabilitation, long –term respite, hospice and dementia care. Our dedicated staff provides individualized care with compassion, dignity and respect. Located in Avon, our facility has spacious private and semiprivate rooms, a well-appointed dining area, comfortable lounges and a beautiful landscaped outdoor terrace.

Cherry Brook’s mission is to provide the highest quality of care and customer service to our residents and their families by using best practices, highly trained staff and innovative programs and services designed to meet their needs.

PURPOSE OF YOUR POSITION :

The primary purpose of your position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Chef Manager and / or Director of Dining Services, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :

• Follow therapeutic diets ordered by the physician.
• Ensure the proper serving temperature of food.
• Maintain visual appeal of the food.
• Monitor daily nourishments; follow standardized recipes.
• Assure proper portion control.
• Adhere to sanitation and storage policy and procedure.
• Demonstrate correct safety techniques and follow safety guidelines as established and trained.
• Respect and take care of the facility equipment and is not wasteful of supplies.
• Contributes to and promote positive resident and family relations.
• Follows facility policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

EXPERIENCE :

One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility preferred, but not necessary.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS :

EEO STATEMENT :

New Horizons, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. New Horizons, Inc. considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does New Horizons, Inc. discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.