Weekend Cook

About the Role

The cook will prepare and serve meals according to the menu, monitor methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. The role ensures the safe and efficient provision of nutritionally appropriate food to residents to maintain and enhance their overall health, while adhering to Federal, State, and Local regulations for quality food service and nutrition care.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian for menu changes as needed.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides, and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food following safe food handling guidelines per company policy, procedure, and state and federal codes and regulations.
• Assists with food ordering, storage, and preparation as designated by the supervisor.
• Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and ensure meals are served on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; follows standardized recipes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years of experience as a cook in a large-scale cooking operation preferred.

Benefits

• Moderate compensation bonuses.
• New hire welcome gift package: $150 awarded during your initial 90 days, $100+ on your annual work anniversary, and $100 on your birthday.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program, Paid Career Advancement Program, and Mentorship Program (subsidized cost for certifications such as CMA, CMT, LPN, or RN).
• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options.
• 401k program.
• Employee appreciation events and additional benefits.