Cook (Healthcare)

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