What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at HRA?
Harbor Chase is a beautiful senior living community located in Dr. Phillips. We are currently looking for a cook for our Dining Services department. The cook assists with preparing menus, inventory control, and maintains a clean or organized safe kitchen environment. This position is responsible for preparing the food in an appetizing and appealing manner.
The typical hours for this position are 11am-8pm but may vary depending upon business needs.
Essential Functions:
- Identify and report food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus
- Assist in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products
- Prepare menus and cook food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and residents’ individual prescribed diets and food preferences
- Assist in fostering residents’ independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed
- Assist in fostering residents’ independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed
- Prepare food and coordinate food services for special community events when requested
- Notify Dir. of Food and Beverage or any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances
- Ensure proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards
- The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
- The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
- Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.
Non-Essential Functions:
- Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
- Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
- Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
- Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
- Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
- Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
- Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation
- All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
- Must have a high school education
- Experience in cooking for large groups a plus
- Certified in food-preparation training preferred
- Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations
- Knowledge of OSHA Standards and fire and safety procedures