Cook

Description

• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse daily menu food options.
• Meet federal and state in-service requirements.
• Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events.
• Serve meals to residents and guests as needed.
• Prepare meals that follow the menus and recipes. Food must be taste and temperature palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Assist with the inventory and replenishment process for food and supplies.
• Assist with food prep for the upcoming meal and day.
• Prepare cold item foods, bakery, and salad items.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident. Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus. Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and Food Serve Safe regulations.
• Adhere to food service timelines.
• Cook hot foods as directed by Supervisor(s). Ensure culinary practices, procedures and food safety are followed.
• May be responsible to work on an on-call basis

Requirements

• Culinary background experienced preferred
• Aptitude to work independently with excellent time management skills
• Ability to understand and communicate written and verbal directions
• Regular attendance, reliability and punctuality is necessary
• Ability to work nights and weekends, upon request
• Minimum of two or more years of food preparation experience in a directly related field
• Proficient in English, verbal and written
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Well organized with excellent attention to detail
• Capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Active Serve Safe Certification or Food Handlers Certificate preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Plan Options
• Tuition Discounts with Rasmussen College
• Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• LifeMart Employee Discounts
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical and Prescription Coverage
• $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
• Team Member Referral Bonus
• Employee Support Program (ESP)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance