Cook - PT Evenings - Jackson Center

About the role

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble baked goods, cook, season and portion food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors of the designated facility
• Prepare and serve food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements
• Adhere to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation
• Perform washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas
• Maintain labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery
• Prepare and provide the highest quality and safest food possible to patients/residents, co-workers, team members and guests
• Work with many internal customers, requiring above average communication as well as excellent teamwork skills
• Display ability to cook, function and thrive in a dynamic and changing culinary environment
• 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 assure the safest food possible while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus
• Operate equipment such as, but not limited to, mixers, slicers, kettles, combination ovens, food grinders, food processors, ovens, stovetops, induction burners, grills, deep fat fryers, knives, dishwashers, garbage disposals, refrigerators and freezers
• Possess ability to work independently when necessary
• Exhibit understanding of basic math to appropriately measure alongside displaying proficiency in reading and understanding recipes
• Demonstrate ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Possesses 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, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame
• Additional endorsements to Serv Safe may be required depending upon location
• Fulfill annual continuing education requirements of the department and facility including departmental meetings, safety education and mandatory in-services
• 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 & Schedule

• Salary Range: $17.00 - $23.50
• $17+ per hour depending on experience
• Part time, 14 hours per week
• Shift: Evenings, 1pm - 8pm
• Schedule includes every other weekend
• Schedule rotates Friday and Monday, then the weekend

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.