Cook

Primacare; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health/Dental/Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

403b Retirement Plan (w/Company Match)

Generous PTO

Life Insurance/Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Hospital/Accidental/Critical

Paid Holidays

Perfect Attendance Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

St. Luke Lutheran Community is seeking a reliable Cook for the Portage Lakes campus. The role requires cooking for large groups in a long-term care setting, with full-time hours and possible shift coverage.

You will prepare meals per planned menus and assist with inventory and stocking, reporting needs to the Supervisor. The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of relevant experience, strong communication, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines in a smoke-free,

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience cooking for large groups.
• Reliability and strong attendance history required.
• Effective communication with team, residents and agencies.
• Available for all shifts and able to meet deadlines.
• Prior long-term care facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and therapeutic diets per menus and recipes.
• Serve food according to schedule and portion controls.
• Carry out cafeteria functions and food prep tasks.
• Set up tray line promptly and serve in dining rooms.
• Prepare food for next meal per prep sheets and stock supplies.
• Assist with inventory and reporting needs to Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reliability

Communication

LTC experience

All shifts availability

Independent work

Cooking for large groups

Job description

Cook

***The Cook position is full-time. Some coverage of other shifts may be needed.***

St. Luke Lutheran Community - Portage Lakes, a well-known and respected Long-Term Care provider, is in search of a reliable Cook with experience in Nursing Homes/Long-Term Care to join the Dietary Team at our beautiful Portage Lakes Campus.

Our Cook is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of meals.

• Prepare meals and/or therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus, standardized recipes, and special diet orders
• Serve food in accordance with established schedule and portion control procedures
• Perform cafeteria functions, including food preparation and serving
• Set up tray line in a timely manner
• Serve food on tray line and/or in dining rooms
• Prepare food and supplies for the next meal according to prep sheets
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies
• Report needs to Supervisor
• All other duties as assigned

The Cook/Baker must have at least 1 year experience in cooking for large groups of people as well as:

• Reliability, strong attendance history (required)
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally and compassionately to fellow team-members, Residents, government agencies, etc (required)
• Must be available for all shifts (required)
• Must be able to work independently to meet deadlines (required)
• Prior experience in a long-term care facility (highly preferred)
• Must be at least 18 years of age (required)
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 30 pounds (required)

Our Cooks enjoy a comprehensive and affordable benefits package that includes:

• Group Health/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403b Retirement Plan (w/Company Match)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Company-sponsored Life Insurance/Short-Term Disability Plans
• Voluntary Hospital/Accident/Critical Illness Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

The Cook selected for this role will complete a pre-employment physical and BCI fingerprinting background check. We are a smoke-free/vape-free workplace. Direct Deposit is required.

St. Luke Lutheran Community is equal opportunity employer (EOE).