Cook Job at Medical Services of America, Greer, SC

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  • Medical Services of America
  • Greer, SC

Job Description

The Residences at Greer , a division of Medical Services of America, Inc., currently seeks an experienced full-time Cook for our residents in Greer, SC.

As a member of the facility's management team the Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, attractive meals. Maintains cleanliness of the food production and service areas.

  • Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents.
  • Prepares and serves meals as indicated and planned menus, using standardized portion sizes and approved substitutions.
  • Ensures that meals are served at scheduled times, planning and organizing food preparation tasks appropriately.
  • Prepares meals for modified or therapeutic diets, according to physician orders and modified menus.
  • Supervises Kitchen Assistants in the absence of the Food Service Director; reports any problems or concerns to the Food Service Director or Executive Director.
  • Responsible for clean-up duties as needed after each meal service.
  • Follows cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists to ensure kitchen and food service areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
  • Ensures that resident, staff and guest meals are accounted for according to established procedures.
  • Assures that resident food preferences are met.
  • Visits with residents in the dining room to assure resident, satisfaction and obtain feedback.
  • Observes and reports to the Food Service Director or Executive Director any problems, concerns, or issues regarding the food service department.
  • Monitors for changes in the status of residents and reports such observations to the Executive Director or Community Nurse.
  • Reports any abuse, suspected abuse or alleged abuse to the appropriate agency(s).
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Desire to work with the elderly in an environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence and individuality.
  • Ability to prepare and service a wide range of foods skillfully.
  • Working knowledge of the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
  • Ability to organize and utilize time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Able to regularly lift up to 30 pounds, to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time standing.
  • All general staffing requirements: Free of communicable disease, criminal record clearance, current first-aid certification, ability to read, write and understand English, general understanding of the needs of the elderly, willingness to learn, able to physically/ mentally perform tasks, as verified by a health screening that includes TB clearance.
  • High School Diploma/GED required.

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