Cook

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan is seeking a cook to prepare meals for residents, visitors, and guests in a Missouri facility. You will follow menus, dietary requirements, and sanitation standards while maintaining accurate records and assisting with inventory.

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, planning menus with seasonal ingredients, and training new employees. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required, with a High School Diploma or GED essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to calculate simple mathematical equations.
• Must be able to interpret menus and recipes.
• Must be available evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Cook meals according to menus and dietary restrictions following proper production techniques and sanitation standards.
• Clean and inspect equipment, appliances, and work areas for cleanliness and proper operation.
• Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures.
• Direct activities of staff performing food service duties.
• Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing using seasonal and local ingredients.
• Train new employees for the department.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu interpretation

Sanitation standards

Inventory tracking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Prepare and cook meals for residents, visitors, and other guests.

Responsibilities

1. Cook meals according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers ofportions to be served following proper production techniques and sanitation standards2. Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanlinessand functional operation according to sanitation guidelines.3. Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures.4. Direct activities of staff performing food service duties5. Take inventory of supplies and equipment.6. Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates offuture needs.7. Rotates perishable products and recycles as appropriate8. Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage offoods in season and local availability.9. Train new employees for department10. Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order tokeep informed on current information and skill development.11. Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to:o Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures.o Safety policies and procedures.o Federal, state and local regulations.12. All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Other Requirements:Must be able to calculate simple mathematical equationsMust be able to interpret menus and recipesMust be available evenings, weekend, and holidays