Full-time LTC Cook

Job Duties & Skills Required

• Preparing, distributing, and storing all foods according to department policies and procedures.
• Assisting with inventories, records, portion control, special function preparations, and cost controls according to departmental standards.
• Works closely with supervisory personnel in operating the department with minimum of waste and maximum efficiency.
• Maintains standards of safety and sanitation of all equipment and work areas.
• May serve as back up for Team Lead

Skills & Requirements

• Education- High School Diploma/GED is required. Equivalent years of work experience may substitute for education requirement.
• Experience- One (1) year of cooking experience in a healthcare setting is required. Operating industrial sized professional grade food service equipment preferred. Lead or supervisory experience is preferred. Equivalent years of education may substitute for experience requirement.
• Other Requirements – Food Handler certificate is preferred. Serve Safe certificate is preferred. Minimum age of 18 years old required.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of food standards and sanitation practices (e.g., food-borne illnesses cross-contamination, etc.)
• Knowledge of good customer service practices.
• Skills in food preparation.
• Skills in creativity, enthusiasm, and a consistent positive attitude.
• Must work well with others.
• Ability to calculate amounts of ingredients when adjusting recipes.
• Ability to interpret written instructions and follow through with oral instructions.
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Ability to carry items back and forth between locations.
• Ability to verbally communicate in a professional and effective manner.
• Ability to serve residents in a courteous manner.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of residents and co-workers.
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions as written by management.
• Ability to meet all safety and sanitation guidelines as written by Immanuel.
• Ability to treat all types of people with compassion.
• Ability to be motivated.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible when working through changes in responsibility.
• Ability to possess good cooking skills with restaurant or institutional background.

Benefits

Best in Class Benefits can be found at Immanuel:

• HEALTH : Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• LIFE INSURANCE : Employer Paid Life Insurance
• TIME OFF : Paid Time Off - accruing from day one of employment, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off per year
• RETIREMENT : 401K with employer match
• WELLNESS : Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
• GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT : Advancement opportunities (as appropriate) – we look to grow from within our organization, Education Assistance Program – we invest up to $5,250 per year for education assistance paid up front
• Plus many more benefits!