Line Cook / Head Cook

Overview

Otterbein is seeking a Full time Line Cook / Head Cook to join their team at a vibrant, not-for-profit retirement community. The position involves preparing, cooking, and serving all food items to residents, guests, and partners under strict sanitary conditions. Shift: Full Time 11a-7:30p.

Responsibilities

• Reads menu to estimate food requirements. Procures food from storage.
• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company standards.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes, uses a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, grinders, choppers, slicers, ovens, cook tops, to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, casseroles and other menu items.
• Bakes, roasts, steams, broils, fries meats, fish, poultry, vegetables and other foods.
• Adds seasoning to food during mixing and cooking, according to recipe. Discusses necessary recipe adjustments with supervisor.
• Observes and tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and taking temperatures to determine that it is cooked to the proper level of doneness.
• Carves meats, portions food in serving pans or on serving plates, adds gravies, sauces, and garnishes to panned and plated foods.
• May wash, peel, cut and shred vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
• May butcher chickens, fish, meats.
• May bake breads, rolls and pastries.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils in work area.
• Cooks and otherwise prepares foods according to recipes.
• Cuts, trims, bones and carves meats and poultry for cooking.
• Portions cooked foods as to size of portions and methods of garnishing.
• Selects and develops recipes were needed.
• Fills in for other food service employees to prevent waste and facilitate utilization of any overproduction.
• Responsible for replenishing food and items providing back up on service line for dining center customers.
• Follows prep sheet in order to prepare items for next day’s meals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• 2 to 5 year’s cooking experience in LTC or similar setting preferred

BENEFITS

• Health & Wellness: Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits, Vision & Dental Insurance, Pet Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial Security: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Access to DailyPay, Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study, Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges, Legal & Identity Theft Protection
• Growth & Development: University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts, Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks, Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife?

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. They offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

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