Hamilton, MT
The House Cook is responsible for preparing meals for the residents and understanding and following resident requests in regard to allergies and food intolerances. In addition, the House Cook is responsible for other clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. This person must convey a positive image of the facility and have a genuine caring for and interest in working with elderly people. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and possess outstanding interpersonal skills with a high level of energy and enthusiasm. The Cook works closely with the House Manager to ensure operational performance, quality of service, and competitiveness with other area facilities. Must be a firm decision-maker, taking into consideration the impact of his/her decision on the overall organization.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations in dealing with employees, residents, residents’ families, visitors, and coworkers in a professional and confidential manner
Initiate and participate in quality assurance and improvement activities based on the 4 components of quality: customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, process/system refinement, and financial impact
Demonstrate the ability to embrace and project the values of the facility: safety, trust and respect, teamwork, partnership and service, compassion, integrity, efficiency, and financial responsibility
Communicate accurate and pertinent information to facilitate effective and efficient resident care
Provide informative written and oral correspondence
Make informative, decisive decisions
Apply problem-solving and conflict resolution skills when needed
Maintain awareness of governmental, societal, legal, environmental and competitive factors affecting the home
Residents:
Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with the help of the kitchen aide
Assist with the maintenance of residents' records to include charting daily intake, etc.
Facilitate staff, resident, and family communication to resolve conflict and create a positive home environment
Assist with admissions by greeting and helping with the orientation process at the facility
Regulatory and Legal:
Comply with the facility’s policies and procedures and recommend changes when necessary
Bring to the attention of the House Manager any deficiencies that may arise
Ensure compliance with policies relating to bloodborne pathogens, hazard communication, and infection control
Ensure compliance with respect to risk management; death, the dying and the aging process; fire safety; disaster preparedness; residents’ rights; grievance procedures; and medication administration
Housekeeping/Laundry:
Ensure odor-free facility
Pick up soiled linen and deliver clean linen to the kitchen
Sweep and mop at the end of your shift
Empty all trash, including kitchen area trash, and take out
Other:
Develop skills and education through other higher educational and/or continuing education opportunities. Annual continuing education requirements shall be as determined by State regulations or as required by administrator
Attend staff meetings as required
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
If needed, a certification from a physician, nurse practitioner, or other health care professional to verify no communicable disease, open skin lesions or any other health problems would interfere with job performance
No previous felony conviction or conviction for fraud of the federal government
Background check required upon offer of employment
18 years of age
Previous food-handling experience preferred
Ability to lift 50+ pounds and handle physical demands on a regular basis
Job Type: Varied hours, 6:00 am or 7:00 am to 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm, weekends mandatory
Job ID: 19229
Wage: $15-$16.50 DOE
Call A2Z Personnel in Hamilton (406) 363-0723 or Stevensville (406) 777-1662 for information regarding this position or to ask about our benefits, which include health coverage, retirement savings, and personal paid time off.
A2Z Personnel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to promoting a diverse workplace. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The agency provides reasonable accommodations upon request to individuals with disabilities during all phases of the employment process, including the hiring process.
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