Cook - PRN

Join our not-for-profit organization with over 100 years of providing housing and services to seniors, committed to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

About the role

Prepares, assembles baked goods, cooks, seasons, and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors. 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 internal customers, requiring strong communication and teamwork skills in a dynamic culinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow standardized recipes and Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines to prepare, store, and use food and food products.
• Document HACCP steps, temperatures, and outcomes to ensure food safety while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus.
• Operate 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.
• Work independently when necessary and understand food safety and sanitation processes.
• Perform basic math to measure ingredients and read and understand recipes.
• Stand for the majority of the day and walk long distances throughout the facility.
• Fulfill annual continuing education requirements, 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.
• Basic math skills.
• Minimum of six months of applicable experience preferred; on-the-job training will be provided.
• Depending on location, ServSafe certification may be required within a designated time frame, along with additional endorsements.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required depending on location.
• Valid Driver’s License may be required if driving is part of the role.

Pay

$17.00 - $23.50 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule

PRN (as needed), with flexible evening shifts and varying weekly hours.

Benefits

• 401K retirement plan available.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.