DACUM Competency Profile for Cook and Chill - CA-HWI

Future Trends and Issues Trends Replacement of new equipment Develop training in modern equipment Higher skills Increase use of cook/chill process Increase in high tech equip HAACP will become mandatory Issues Increase risk of injury (train in properuse of equipment) Employee benefits Environmental concern Better wages Improve chemicals for cleaning Job satisfaction Better communication with otheremployees & managementGeneral Knowledge/Skills Math skills Principles of sanitation Conflict management Weights and measurements Basic of chemicals (MSDS) + reactions Reading skills Basic English (read,write) Need to be able to lift certain weights upto 50 lb. Food handling safety Basic computer skills Convert recipes Patients rights Department of Health titles Problem solving Follow instructions (written & verbal) Cooking terminology Safety Critical thinking Knowledge of equipment First Aid Communication skills Know recipesTools, Equipment, Supplies andMaterials Equipment Kettles with pump station and conveyorbelts Blast chiller Oven Ice builder Cook tank Microwave Tilting skillet Vacuum packing machine Tumble chiller Refrigeration Freezer Holding carts Utility carts Working table Fork lift Hand/electric pallet jack Grill Labeling machine Tools Hoses Baskets Thermometer Wrench Dollies Cooking utensils Probe Supplies Casings Staples Clips Labels Charts Office supplies Cleaning supplies Hair net Gloves Aprons Boots Clip board Trash cans Replacement parts Letters Ink Gaskets Scrapers BoxesWorker Characteristics/Traits Interpersonal skills Good judgement Even/cool temperament Delegate tasks where/when appropriate Appearance/cleanliness(uniforms/hygiene) Take initiative Good ethics Cultural sensitivity Confidentiality Ability to spell Responsible Honest Detail oriented Self motivated Dependable/reliable Team player Fosters a positive team work environment Motivates others Sensitive to others Mature attitutde Collaborator - willingness to share Focused Flexibility Sense of humor