Cook - The Retreat

Description

Position Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare and serve high quality meals, according to menus, in a timely manner to meet meal schedules; supervise the operation and personnel in the absence of the Nutrition Services Manager; assist in purchasing and storage of foods, as needed, and follow established rules and regulations for long-term care and safe food production.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Policies and Procedures

Maintain confidentiality of residents, family members, coworkers, and Immanuel Living
Understand and support the philosophy, policies, and standards of Immanuel Living
Promote positive customer service
Maintain quality of resident care, including compliance with Corporate policies and procedures and State and Federal guidelines
Follow Corporate and facility department policies and procedures

Position Duties

Possess a high degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene
Manage the Nutrition Services Department in the absence of the Nutrition Services Manager and/or Assistant Nutrition Services Manager
Comply with long-term care regulations and established department policies and procedures
Assist in maintaining a safe and sanitary department
Maintain security of the department
Keep work areas clean and in good order, and assist with scheduled cleaning duties
Use and teach proper food handling techniques
Meet time schedules for serving of meals and snacks
Review menus before preparing meals and serve them properly and attractively
Follow standardized recipes and special order diets
Prepare and serve foods for therapeutic diets, according to planned menus
Make menu substitutions as necessary and record them in the designated place
Assist in serving meals, using proper portions and special diet items
Assist in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies
Date, label, and store food properly
Report food, supply, and equipment needs to the Nutrition Services Manager
Perform other duties, as assigned

Professional Licenses or Certifications Required by Law, Rule, or Regulation for Performing this Position

Completion of Serve Safe™ program upon entry into this position.

Education and Experience

At least 6 months of experience in this field preferred
Experience in large-scale cooking operation, with supervisory skills, is preferable

Essential Physical, mental, and Emotional Requirements

The employee must be at least 18 years of age, as position operates potentially hazardous equipment.
The employee must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and be able to work under time and/or deadline pressures.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand at least 90% of the shift; use hands to finger; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend, squat, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
The employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds, occasionally to frequently lift up to 20 pounds, occasionally lift up to 35 pounds, and rarely lift up to 50 pounds.
The employee must occasionally reach above shoulder height, occasionally reach from chest to shoulder, frequently reach from waist to shoulder, and occasionally reach below waist level.
The employee must occasionally push / pull up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required of this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Immanuel Living is a not-for-profit, Life Plan Community located in Kalispell, MT. Thanks to our creative and dedicated staff, we offer residents new possibilities each day – along with resort style amenities, numerous options for healthy lifestyles, and a breathtaking location in the Flathead Valley near Glacier National Park. Immanuel Living is the primary residence for 300 older adults living in our independent villa apartments, assisted living and memory support residences, our post-acute rehab and long term care residences and includes multiple dining rooms, a fitness center, art studio, and more. Immanuel Living is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and is committed to its philosophy of providing a faith-based environment to enrich the lives of older adults while maintaining its local and regional reputation as the leader in senior living for its quality of services and innovation.

What We Offer:
Immanuel Living offers a competitive benefits package that goes above and beyond. Benefits eligible employees can take advantage of:

Retirement Savings program with strong employer match
Affordable Child Care
Generous paid-time off (PTO) program. Earn-as-you-go plan that rolls over year to year, offering flexibility
Medical benefits
Optional dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Employee Scholarships promoting lifelong learning
Employee wellness programs
Free and Discounted employee meals
Pre-employment TB, drug testing, Covid-19 testing and annual flu shot provided at no cost.

Immanuel Living is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.