Cook, Long Term Care (LTC)

Facility: GSS KS Parsons Ctr • Location: Parsons, KS • Address: 709 Leawood Dr, Parsons, KS 67357, USA

About the role

Prepares, assembles baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors of the designated facility, following menu and dietary requirements. Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation. Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas. Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. Works with many internal customers, requiring above average communication as well as excellent team work skills. Displays ability to cook, function and thrive in a dynamic and changing culinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Follows standardized recipes and Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines to prepare, store and use food and food products.
• Documents HACCP steps, temperatures and outcomes to assure the safest food possible while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus.
• Operates equipment such as mixers, slicers, kettles, combination ovens, food grinders, food processors, ovens, stovetops, induction burners, grills, deep fat fryers, knives, dishwashers, garbage disposals, refrigerators and freezers.
• Works independently when necessary.
• Exhibits understanding of basic math to appropriately measure and proficiency in reading and understanding recipes.
• Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the facility.
• Fulfills annual continuing education requirements of the department and facility including departmental meetings, safety education and mandatory in-services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Minimum of six months of applicable experience preferred.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Depending upon location of hire, ServSafe certification may be required within a designated time frame. Additional endorsements to ServSafe may be required depending upon location.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending upon location requirements.
• Depending on location, may be required to drive. Valid Driver’s License may be required.

Pay

Starting rate: $16.50 - $23.50 per hour

Schedule

• Part time
• Weekly hours: 28.00
• Shift: varies

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance