SNF Cook FT

Villa Maria Nursing & Rehabilitation, a 56-Bed Short-Term Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility, located in Plainfield, CT is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Cook to join our team!

Full or Part Time positions

Cook Primary Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.

• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.

• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Food Services.

• Coordinate food service with other departments as necessary.

• Work with the Facility’s dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.

• Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Cook.

• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.

• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.

• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.

• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.

• Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray.

• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.

• Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.

• Make only authorized food substitutions.

• Agree to use the computer in accordance with the Facility’s Policy.

• Ability to perform other related duties as directed by consultant dietitian, Director of Food Services or Administrator

As part of our team, you will be a part of the Dietary Team under the leadership of our Food Service Director.