Cook

POSITION : Cook

TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR : Director of Culinary Services / Executive Chef

DEPARTMENT : Dining

STATUS : Non-Exempt / Hourly

SUMMARY

The Cook is responsible for participating in the planning, preparation, cooking and plating of meals. Other responsibilities include cleaning, providing training and direction to dietary aids, serving, stocking and reporting inventory needs to the Director of Culinary Services.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Customer service oriented and ability to multi task
• Previous food service experience, preferred
• Must successfully clear a background check, TB skin test or x-ray, and health screening
• Current CPR certification
• Current certificate of training for successful completion of the five (5) hour initial fire safety training provided by the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

COMPETENCIES

ORCHARD EXPECTATIONS :

ORCHARD STANDARDS

All employees are expected to uphold the Orchard F-A-M-I-L-Y mission and vision.

Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Gentleness, and Self-Control

These are the fruits of the spirit you can expect from the Orchard F-A-M-I-L-Y values and best practices.

F-A-M-I-L-Y

First Impressions

All are welcomed with an authentic and inviting experience into the beautiful, well organized, and relaxing home we share.

Accountability and Integrity

We value the ability of our team to be reliable, personally responsible, and to honor their commitment to residents, families, leadership and one another. Accountability involves a process of seeing the need, owning the next step, and staying solution focused.

Meaningful Moments

When it comes to creating a life worth living, each person has unique and individual needs. We are dedicated to creating purpose and wellbeing through connection with our team, local affiliates and organizations, and previous community relationships whenever possible.

Information and Communication

We believe knowledge is power and communication is the lifeline to effective collaboration.

Learning and Leading

Curiosity, willingness, and personal action create the professional path to achieving the orchard FAMILY of excellence.

Yes "we can" Attitude

With a can-do character we are committed to creative solution focused problem solving.

ADA Requirements (essential functions)

Physical Requirements

Lifting

More than 25 lbs, routinely

More than 75 lbs, occasionally

Transfer

150 lb. or greater resident weight

Sitting

1 - 3 hours / day

Standing

4 - 5 hour / day

Walking

2 - 4 hours / day

Bend, stoop, squat, and / or twist

Repeatedly throughout day

Climbing stairs

Repeatedly throughout day

Reaching

3 4 hours / day arms shoulder level

Use of telephone

1 - 2 hours / day

Working under pressure

3 4 hours / day

Working rapidly for long periods

2 - 3 hours / day

Use of keyboard / computer, printer, fax, copier

0 - 1 hours / day

Position requires close work; finger dexterity; adequate hearing and vision (with or without correction). Must be able to stand and walk intermittently throughout the working day, as well as reach, stoop, bend, lifts, carry, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies and kitchen equipment. This Position must be able to lift and / or carry 50 to 75 pounds and withstand exposure to temperature and humidity changes as in entering refrigerated storage areas, working at ovens, ranges, dish-washing machines, and at steam tables.

May occasionally work longer than 8 hours / day.

Cognitive or Mental Requirements

The following cognitive or mental requirements are necessary on a daily basis :

Working Environment

This job description is only a summary and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. This document is subject to change at any time.