Cook

Portage Lakes Nursing & Rehab; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health/Dental/Vision

403b Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Voluntary Hospital/Accident/CriticalIl

Job summary

St. Luke Lutheran Community - Portage Lakes in Akron, OH is seeking a dependable Cook with long-term care experience to join the Dietary Team. You will prepare meals, follow standardized recipes, manage trays, and support daily dining operations on the Portage Lakes Campus.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year cooking for large groups, is reliable with good attendance, able to lift 30 pounds, and available for all shifts. A background check and pre-employment screen are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year cooking for large groups.
• Must communicate effectively and professionally.
• Must be 18 years of age and able to lift 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and/or therapeutic diets according to planned menus, recipes, and special diets.
• Serve food on schedule with portion control.
• Perform cafeteria duties including prep and serving.
• Set up tray line promptly for meals.
• Serve on tray line and in dining rooms.
• Prepare food and supplies for the next meal per prep sheets.
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies.
• Report needs to Supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team communication

Reliability

All shifts availability

Physical ability

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).