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FTE: 0.001000
Shift: Varies
Location: BOURBONNAIS AL & MEMORY CARE
Summary:
The Senior Living Center Cook is responsible for the preparation and serving of meals, cleanliness of kitchen, food perparation for next day's menu. High quality standards are essential for all food products prepared. Operates all kitchen equipment utensils. Ability to manage closing staff and to lock up all kitchen areas.
Experience/Education Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalency preferredProven experience as a cookExperience using cutting tools, cookware and bakewareKnowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc)Ability to follow all sanitation proceduresAbility to work in a teamVery good communication skillsLicense or Certification Requirements:Food Service Sanitation Certificate required.
Responsibilities:
Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipmentPrepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat, etc)Cook food in various utensils or grillersCheck food while cooking to stir or turnEnsure great presentation by dressing dishes before the dish is servedKeep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchenEnsure all food and other items are stored properlyCheck quality of ingredientsMonitor stock and place orders when there are shortagesFilling out daily logsOpening and closing duties Supports policy and procedures for all culinary to maintain efficient, safe environment.
Credentials:
Essential:
* CERT FOOD SVC SANITATION
Education:
Essential:
* HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.
Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Other information:
Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
Exposure to:Chemicals: Disinfectants, Cleaning products, Refer to MSDS sheets.
Video Display Terminals: None
Blood and Body Fluids: Minimal - very little direct contact with residents.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal - very little direct contact with residents.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed for presentations/training, telephone communication, facilitate meetings, communication with residents, families, and co-workers..
Vision: Need to read memos and literature, preparation of food..
Smell: Needed for safety fire/electrical food preparation.
Hearing: Needed for telephone communications, meetings and listening to employee concerns..
Touch: Need to write, food preparation, filing.
Activity/Lifting Requirements:
Average Hours per Week: 30-35
Shift: Days
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 0%
Twist: 10%
Stand: 30%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 30%
Kneel: 0%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 10%
Climb: 2%
Bend: 10%
Reach above shoulders: 25%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Shoulder to knee range for lifting objects up to 20# could be carried 25'.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:Rubber gloves
Sit: 0
Twist: 5
Stand: 480
Crawl: 0
Walk: 400
Kneel: 0
Lift: 30
Drive: 0
Squat:10
Climb: 2
Bend: 5
Reach above shoulders: 25
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp 1 to 20# Normal weight: often
Pushing & pulling 1 to 50# Normal weight: some
Fine Manipulation: Chopping, stirring, serving, lifting pots and pans..
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: None
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 6
Outside hours : 0
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Humid
Atmosphere:
Special Hazards: Mechanical and electrical: use of all equipment needed to complete work tasks. Chemical: Handling of cleaning compounds.
Protective Clothing Required: Rubber Gloves