Cook

Description

• Preparing all special dietary needs as directed by the Dining Services Director and/or menus assigned.
• Ensuring the proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and standardized recipes.
• Utilizing basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ensuring effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
• Maintaining appropriate food temperatures by ensuring proper cooling/heating procedures are followed and equipment is working properly.
• Attending all in-services as required.
• Practicing all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Assisting with proper documentation of temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning schedules.
• Maintaining safety standards as outlined by Cedarhurst of Springfield MO guidelines for infection control.
• Remaining current and up to date with all food safety licensing requirements for FDA, state, county, and local authorities along with ensuring all guidelines are adhered to.
• Tasting and preparing food to determine quality.
• Assisting with orientation and training of new kitchen staff.
• Determining food and supplies needed and coordinate meal production with serving hours.
• Handling food in a safe and appropriate manner.

Requirements

• Be able to demonstrate proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g., Explorer, Chrome, and Fire Fox), Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and Publisher, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and any HR related systems if applicable.
• Cedarhurst of Springfield MO considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in testing requirements (such as TB) and using designated PPE when required.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand/move, communicate, and identify written information.The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently; occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• At least one (1) years’ experience as a cook preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and previous experience
• Food Manager Certification required, or ability to obtain.
• Working well with others and taking direction from management, as well as taking initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.

Benefits

• Cedarhurst of Springfield MO believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities.
• Cedarhurst of Springfield MO offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance