Evening Cook

About the role

We are a compassionate organization dedicated to providing high-quality care and making a positive impact on the lives of our clients. Our mission is guided by principles of kindness and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, season, and serve meals according to menus and dietary guidelines.
• Cook a variety of foods in large quantities, ensuring they are palatable, appetizing, and attractive.
• Handle and prepare food items such as vegetables, fruits, meats, fish, and poultry.
• Monitor portion-controlled guidelines and utilize leftovers to avoid waste.
• Estimate quantities of food required and apportion servings accurately.
• Follow standard recipes and make independent decisions based on current experience.
• Ensure adherence to meal schedules and maintain kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Work cooperatively with other staff and departments, including the Executive Chef.
• Wash pots, pans, and other equipment as needed.
• Supervise other food service employees in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Perform all other duties as requested by management.

Requirements

• Career focus on providing excellent care and support.
• Previous experience in a senior care community’s dining department preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently, up to 35 pounds occasionally, and up to 70 pounds rarely.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and crawling during work shifts.
• Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Knowledge of special diets, seasoning requirements, cooking times, and temperature controls.
• Experience in using large and small kitchen equipment.

Talents

• Demonstrates resourcefulness and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Works well with people, including staff, residents, and families.
• Displays a caring attitude and genuine interest in others.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Strives to learn and display creativity.

Skills and Knowledge

• Awareness of special diets, seasoning requirements, cooking times, and temperature controls.
• Ability to estimate quantities of food required and utilize leftovers to avoid waste.
• Experience in preparing and cooking a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Understanding of proper food-handling techniques and hazards of improper food handling.
• Knowledge of state health department regulations and other relevant standards.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a senior care community’s dining department preferred.

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking and standing per shift.
• Frequent lifting of up to 20 pounds frequently, up to 35 pounds occasionally, and up to 70 pounds rarely.
• Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Work Area and Environment

• Kitchen, freezers, refrigerators, loading dock, and dining room.

Standards

• State Health Department Regulations.

Salary

$17.00 - $22.99 per hour.