Employee Health Requirements:
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Disinfectants, Cleaning products, Refer to MSDS sheets.
Video Display Terminals: None
Blood and Body Fluids: Minimal - very little direct contact with residents.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal - very little direct contact with residents.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed for presentations/training, telephone communication, facilitate meetings, communication with residents, families, and co-workers.
Vision: Need to read memos and literature, preparation of food.
Smell: Needed for safety fire/electrical food preparation.
Hearing: Needed for telephone communications, meetings and listening to employee concerns.
Touch: Need to write, food preparation, filing.
Activity/Lifting Requirements
Shift: Varies - flexibility may be required for special events
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 10%
Stand: 30%
Crawl: 5%
Walk: 10%
Kneel: 5%
Lift: 30%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 5%
Climb: 5%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 5%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
- Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
- Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
- Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
- Up to 50 lbs: Frequently
- Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
- Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
- Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Lifting and carrying food required for food preparation.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 15
Twist: 5
Stand: 60
Crawl: 5
Walk: 5
Kneel: 5
Lift: 10
Drive: 0
Squat: 5
Climb: 5
Bend: 5
Reach above shoulders: 5
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 50 lbs. Normal weight: daily
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50lbs daily
Fine Manipulation: Cutting and preparation of food and utensils.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: None
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
- Inside hours: 8
- Outside hours: 0
- Temperature: Normal Range
- Lighting: Average
- Noise levels: Average
- Humidity: Humid
- Atmosphere: Poor ventilation
- Special Hazards: Chemical during cleaning
- Protective Clothing Required: Gloves
Pay Range
USD $19.02 - USD $23.46 /Hr
Responsibilities
- Preferred Education: Completion of a culinary arts program or equivalent training preferred.
- Required Licensure/Experience: Food Handlers Certification or ServSafe Certification required.
- Strong knowledge of food safety practices, ability to follow recipes and menus accurately, excellent time management, and strong communication skills.
- Preferred Licensure/Experience: Any additional certifications in food safety or culinary arts are a plus.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- A minimum of 2 years of experience as a cook in a healthcare, senior living, or hospitality setting is preferred.
- This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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