Cook

Majestic Care; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Pay Increase

Daily Pay

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Telehealth Services

Double Pay on Holidays

Care Team Member Relief Fund

Job summary

Majestic Care Bedford is seeking a Cook to provide nutritious, appetizing meals to residents per physician orders, while ensuring safety and proper temperatures under the direction of the Director of Nutrition and Food Services. You will follow recipes, manage portion sizes, thaw and store foods properly, and assist with inventory and daily quality checks to support efficient food production.

A high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of large-quantity food preparation

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in large quantity food preparation preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and serve using portion control directives.
• Check menus and ensure pre-preparation is completed.
• Safely operate equipment, cleaned and sanitized after each use.
• Take temperatures of foods for each meal and document.
• Label and date foods and rotate properly.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and assist with inventories.
• Participate in departmental quality assurance program.

Skills

Experience in large-quantity food prep

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cook

Majestic Care of Bedford is looking for a Cook to join our team's mission and believe in our core values! Our mission:Through the hearts of our Care Team Members, we provide excellent healthcare to those we serve.

Our Core Values...

L - Listening

E - Empathy

A - Accountability

D - Decisiveness

This is how we create a culture to LEAD with Love.

Position Overview:

The Culinary Cook is responsible for each resident receiving a nutritious and appetizing meal as ordered by the physician. Food must be handled with care to make sure it does not carry harmful bacteria. Food must be prepared according to recipes, be served in the proper amounts and at proper temperatures. The Culinary Cook is responsible for efficient food production and quality control, under supervision of the Director of Nutrition and Food Services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals and serve using portion control directives.
• Make sure all foods are pulled and thawed in proper time and stored properly.
• Check menus and make sure any pre-preparation in completed.
• Check daily menus and review daily production sheet with Director of Nutrition and Food Services.
• Safely operate equipment, making sure it is properly cleaned and sanitized after each use.
• Report equipment problems as per community policy.
• Take temperatures of foods for each meal and document.
• Check daily temperatures of cooler/freezer and document.
• Record meal substitutions, if applicable.
• Maintain cleaning schedule to verify proper cleaning is completed on a daily basis and document.
• Label and date foods and rotate properly.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families and community staff.
• All foods are properly garnished for each meal.
• Check foods in for accuracy and proper storage.
• Straighten coolers, freezer, maintain perpetual inventory.
• Assist with monthly inventories.
• Participate in departmental quality assurance program

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of experience in large quantity food preparation preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Majestic Difference Benefits:

• Quarterly Pay Increase
• Daily Pay
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Telehealth Services
• Double Pay on Holidays
• Care Team Member Relief Fund

Join the Majestic Care team where compassion meets excellence!

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