September 24, 2024

Turning Point Senior Care LLC

Christiansted

Dining Staff

Description: Cook/Nutrition Coordinators are responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods for residents, employees, and visitors. May be required to help assist in serving food. Responsible for keeping a clean and orderly kitchen, following all company and state food regulations to ensure safe and sanitary food preparation and handling. Responsible for filling out all documentation, task sheets, and logs which are part of company and state requirements. You are expected to acquire knowledge about residents’ preferences in order to make the dining experience as pleasant as possible for the individual dining in your care.

Cook/Nutrition Coordinator duties may include assistance with the activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry, transportation, companionship and respite.
Cook/Nutrition Coordinators are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards.

Reporting Relationship

Nutrition Coordinator reports to Facility Administrative Manager.

Responsibilities/Activities

Prepare and offer nourishing meals and snacks using as many non-processed foods as possible.
Maintain a safe culinary environment using strict infection control procedures.
Keep a clean and organized kitchen and kitchen equipment at all times.
Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations.
Efficiently coordinate the use of kitchen supplies and ingredients to avoid waste.
Monitor quality and freshness of ingredients.
Utilize ingredients and supplies creatively and productively.
Clean and properly store dishes after every meal.
Follow the provided 5-wk food menu for nutritionally sound meals, with the needs and preferences of the residents kept in mind.
Report shortages or needs of snacks or meal ingredients to the Facility Administrative Manager.
Report any broken or malfunctioning equipment to Facility Administrative Manager immediately.
Demonstrate an appreciation of TTP Mission, and Values.
Exhibit professional judgment in the performance of job duties.
Participate in performance review meetings with the supervisor.
Attend and participate in team meetings and trainings.
Participate in projects and committees as assigned.
Must be an enthusiastic team player.
Ensure that facility equipment is appropriately utilized, maintained, contained, and secure.
Assist caregivers as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

Ability to understand and follow recipes and food menus.
Ability to use all kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
Must be willing to expand cooking skills as needed for the position.
The ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families/co-workers.
The ability to teach others.
The ability to listen actively.
The ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions.
The ability to apply reason and logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of possible solutions.
The ability to monitor and assess themselves, clients and effectiveness of service.
The ability to understand written and oral instructions.
The ability to communicate information orally and in writing so others understand.
The ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
The ability to determine or recognize when something is likely to go wrong.
The ability to provide advice and consultation to others.
The ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
Must be willing to learn and utilize new programs and technologies as they are made available.
Ability to think, act, and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations.
Must be self-motivated.

Requirements: Physical and Mental Demands

Exposure to potentially dangerous kitchen equipment if improperly used.
Exposure to body fluids, infections, odors, and various types of resident behavior.
Exposure to chemical/cleaning solutions.
Requires considerable walking and standing
Considerable lifting up to 50 lbs, occasional pushing and pulling up to 100 lbs.
Requires frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and considerable reaching and handling.
Requires alertness, creativity, imagination, initiative, patience, problem-solving, and good judgment.

Qualifications/Education

High School Diploma.
Experience in a cooking environment.
Food Handlers or Serv Safe certification
Current driver's license.
Proper Vehicle Insurance Coverage.

Training/Experience

May require related experience.
On the job training for new activities.

Conditions of Conduct
No gambling, drinking, or drugs, while in the facility or on the grounds will be tolerated, whether the employee is on duty or not.
Violence, fighting, or abusive behavior or language toward any resident, other staff person, or visitor will not be tolerated.
All employees are expected to come to work on time and call to inform of possible late arrival. A no show is not tolerated and the instance will be reviewed for subsequent disciplinary action.
No employee shall report to work under the influence of alcoholic beverages, dangerous narcotics, or hallucinogenic drugs.