Cooks (Kitchen Staff)

Responsibilities

• Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner.
• Prepare all soups, stocks, sauces; boil, braise and roast items per standardized recipes.
• Prepares and serves all sauteed, fried, grilled, steamed and baked items per standardized recipes.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of all food served, following standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus and sees that supplies are obtained from storage areas in adequate time for meal production.
• Maintains dependability and punctuality as outlined in Attendance Policy.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current food handlers permit
• At least one year of prior experience in food preparation in long-term care (preferred)
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic
• Ability to understand measurements and conversions
• Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment

Qualifications

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company-paid life insurance & LTD/AD&D insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurances (Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Policies, Legal Plans, & More!)