Department: Dietary Services

Cherry Brook Health Care Center, a division of New Horizons, Inc., offers short-term rehabilitation, long –term respite, hospice and dementia care. Our dedicated staff provides individualized care with compassion, dignity and respect. Located in Avon, our facility has spacious private and semiprivate rooms, a well-appointed dining area, comfortable lounges and a beautiful landscaped outdoor terrace.

Cherry Brook’s mission is to provide the highest quality of care and customer service to our residents and their families by using best practices, highly trained staff and innovative programs and services designed to meet their needs.

The primary purpose of your position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Chef Manager and/or Director of Dining Services, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Follow therapeutic diets ordered by the physician.
• Ensure the proper serving temperature of food.
• Maintain visual appeal of the food.
• Monitor daily nourishments; follow standardized recipes.
• Assure proper portion control.
• Adhere to sanitation and storage policy and procedure.
• Demonstrate correct safety techniques and follow safety guidelines as established and trained.
• Respect and take care of the facility equipment and is not wasteful of supplies.
• Contributes to and promote positive resident and family relations.
• Follows facility policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas and throughout the facility.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances.
• May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends and holidays when necessary, in other positions temporarily when necessary. Scheduled hours may change to meet the needs of the facility.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
• Is subject to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage areas and sudden temperature changes when entering refrigerator.
• Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for dining services activities.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff and other department supervisors.

One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility preferred, but not necessary.

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of dining service procedures as well as related laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing home operations.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.

EEO STATEMENT:

New Horizons, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. New Horizons, Inc. considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does New Horizons, Inc. discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.