Assistant Cook - Senior Citizen Center - Full-time

Description

Job Purpose & Position Overview

The Assistant Cook will be responsible for the preparation of foods, cleaning of cooking utensils, assisting in maintaining a clean kitchen and assisting the cook in safe food production and serving the seniors.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the Winnebago Comprehensive Health Care Systems core mission, vision and value
• Follow Servsafe food practices regarding hygiene, health and safety
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the preparation and serving area
• Assist with food preparation duties
• Assist in preparing food trays for delivery
• Assist in serving the congregate meal
• Clean food preparation dishes, pots and pans
• Operate dishwater to ensure all items are cleaned
• Carryout special duties as required by the cook or management
• Assist in the smooth running of the dining room at all times, especially in times of sickness and holidays
• Food Ordering, temperature control, temperature logs, ordering supplies
• Attend required company, training and departmental meetings
• Perform other related duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Qualifications

Qualifications/Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Have a physical examination and tuberculin shot annually
• Be in good physical health
• Have a personality that is conductive to working with the elderly and a variety of personalities
• Attend training or workshops as required
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Prior to employment must pass a background check

Public Health Core Competencies for this Position  

Public Health Sciences 

• Develops partnerships that will increase use of evidence in public health practice.  

Analysis and Assessment 

• Use data to inform public health actions.   

Leadership and Systems Thinking  

• Contributes to continuous improvement of individual, program and organizational performance.  

• Advocates for the role of public health in providing population health services  

• Collaborates with individuals and organizations in developing a vision for a healthy community.  

Community Dimensions of Practice  

• Identify, establish and maintain community relationships and collaborate to improve community health.  

• Engage community members and utilize community input to inform and improve public health actions.  

Policy Development and Program Planning  

• Evaluate and communicate the importance of public health policies and programs.  

Communication and Cultural Competency 

• Gather input from and facilitate communication among individuals, groups, organizations and local government to improve community health  

• Assess the effects of public health policies, programs and services to ensure the diversity of populations and perspectives is addressed. 

Training Requirements:

• As directed by your supervisor

Physical Requirements:

• Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.

Cognitive Requirements:

• Reading, writing, calculating
• Above average social interaction skills

• Reasoning/Analysis
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team
• Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:

• All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

WCHS is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are free of discrimination. As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Please note the position description duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.