Cook

Franciscan Ministries; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Ministries in Indiana is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare daily meals and contribute to a nutritious dining experience for residents.

You will follow menus, adapt recipes for dietary needs, ensure meal presentation, manage portion control, and help with menu planning. A ServSafe certification and 1+ year cooking experience are required; high school diploma/GED.

This full-time kitchen role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Licenses/Certifications: ServSafe certification.
• Experience: 1+ years of cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food daily according to menus and adapt recipes for dietary needs.
• Ensure attractive presentation of food and monitor portion control.
• Assist with menu planning and adjust menus for season, specials, and holidays.
• Maintain records of chargeable meals and submit monthly reports.
• Keep kitchen clean, safe, and sanitary; comply with regulations.
• Assist in training other kitchen staff.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Menu planning

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

In this role, you will be responsible for storing, cooking, and helping to serve nutritious high quality food and a superb dining experience to residents at the community.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

• Prepares food daily as outlined on the menus; altering or adapting recipes to accommodatespecial dietary needs of residents or to improve recipes.
• Ensures attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving.
• Coordinates and participates in serving food, including monitoring portion control to meet residents’ requests and minimize waste.
• Maintains an accurate record of chargeable meals (resident, guest and catered) and submits record to the office by the designated date each month.
• Assists with menu planning; reviews and adjusts menus with Dietary Manager toaccommodate foods in season, vendor sale prices, special events and holidays.
• Assists in identifying food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus and reports tothe Dietary Manager.
• Prepares meats for storage and portion control upon delivery; ensures proper handling, storage and labeling of all delivered foods and ingredients.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Ensures compliance with any and all regulations.
• Assists in training other kitchen staff in food preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Licenses/Certifications: ServSafe certification

Experience: 1+ years of cooking experience

Min: USD $18.00/Hr. Max: USD $20.00/Hr.