Cook

About the role

Fairhaven is seeking an experienced full-time Cook to perform a variety of activities supporting the Food Services function. This non-exempt position is 37.5 hours per week (5:30am to 1:30pm) with some flexibility required.

Essential Functions

• Has basic knowledge and understanding of various therapeutic diets and applies this knowledge in preparing and serving food.
• Reviews menu spreadsheets and conforms strictly to the requirements of the menu.
• Prepares and serves food by following standardized recipes and correct serving portions; maintains responsibility for the taste of food and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Plans cooking schedule so that food is ready at proper time.
• Checks food temperatures and records in log book
• Monitors and records temperatures of cold storage units.
• Makes sure area and equipment is clean and sanitized.
• Responsible for supplements, food substitutions, and utilization of overproduced food.
• Responsible for appearance of food and garnishments.
• Participates in creating an atmosphere, which allows for the privacy, dignity, cleanliness, safety and well-being of each resident.
• Safeguards privacy and confidentiality of all resident health care information, which includes complying with all HIPAA regulations.
• Interacts positively with all residents at all times creating an atmosphere, which promotes a homelike environment.
• Maintains, cares for and safely uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently per Fairhaven policies and procedures.
• Maintains sanitary conditions; follows infection control and waste management procedures as they relate to this position.

Qualifications & Requirements

Type of work and characteristics of duties require: Physical condition allowing for normal kitchen duties including but not limited to; lifting (up to 50 pounds), bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, standing or walking an entire shift, use of arms and hands with dexterity, ability to read and understand directions.

• Ability to communicate in a friendly manner to residents and coworkers in English.
• Comfort in working in a Christian Retirement Center environment.

Experience & Education Preferred

• One-year cooking experience in nursing home, institution or restaurant.
• Completed food service sanitation course

Working Conditions

• Kitchen and dining areas
• Exposed to steam, hot water, and hot equipment
• Typical health care facility exposure when working with the elderly resident including potential injury or infection.

Pay

$17.30-$18.75/hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional Voluntary life insurance
• Optional Short-term disability (STD) insurance
• Company-paid Life insurance
• Seven (7) Paid Holidays
• Birthday Recognition Day (paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Reduced priced employee lunches

Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) are only available for full-time employees. Full-time status is defined as 30+ hours per week.