Cook

We are looking for a reliable cook to join our organization that has strong leadership skills. You will be responsible for the preparation, presentation, delivery, service and cleanup of nutritious and healthy food to the members of our residential facility. The cook will prepare meals and follow establishment recipes. Duties include preparing ingredients, adhering to the facility menu, and following food health and safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff and ensure full compliance with nutritional standards, internal procedures and government regulations while preparing foods for residents in a fast-paced environment. Work may include operating a grill, oven, or fryer. Previous experience in a team environment and various cooking methods preferred. An understanding of quality customer service is important. Working in our facility requires compassion and strong teamwork skills are a must. We offer unique benefits as well as traditional benefits, a fun and collaborative working environment that is focused on resident care.

Cook Duties and Responsibilities

Setting up, cleaning, and organizing work stations

Cleans, maintains, and services required equipment, appliances and tools used during performance of job duties while maintaining a safe, clean working environment.

Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.

Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift

Cooking order according to food health and safety standards

Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes

Determines proper amounts of food and baked goods to prepare based on menus and meal headcounts.

Dressing order for presentation

Ensuring each resident order has the correct food and sides in accordance with their meal cards

Delivering food order to dietary service workers in a timely manner

Storing all food properly

Sanitizing and cleaning work stations and utensils

Reordering stock and food supplies

Monitoring other team members

Assisting other team members in preparing food or helping other team members when needed

Cook Requirements and Qualifications

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift

Self-motivated and self-directed

Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks

Able to quickly memorize complex meals or multiple orders

High school degree or equivalent

Obtain and maintain a food handlers certification

Obtain and maintain CPR certification

Obtain and maintain a DPS fingerprint clearance card

Previous experience as a cook, in a long-term care dietary environment or relevant work experience preferred

Able to work early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays

Able to bend, move, and lift up to 25 pounds on a daily routine basis and occasionally up to 50 pounds or more

Physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; able to bend and kneel through shift; able to lift up to 25 pounds or more

Able to read and write

Friendly polite and courteous demeanor

Able to take directions

Excellent communication skills

EOE