Cook

Bluestem Communities Management Inc; Hesston (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Water's Edge in Hesston, KS is seeking a Cook to oversee daily meal prep, inventory and sanitation. The position is flexible and can be filled as part-time or full-time, with hours from 7:00am to 3:00pm.

Responsibilities include following menus and dietary guidelines, maintaining food quality, and delivering meals to residents as needed. Ideal candidates are at least 18 years old with a year of cooking experience and a helpful background in related education.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prefer one year or more of cooking experience.
• Additional education in cooking or related field is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Cook according to menus, recipes, and diet sheets.
• Ensure food is ready at the proper time and temperature.
• Follow HACCP standards for handling, serving and storing food.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas.
• Monitor temperatures and portions to avoid waste.
• Serve and deliver meals to residents when time permits.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Serv Safe certification

Job description

Water's Edge is looking for a cook to join our team! This position is flexible and can either be filled by a part-time or full-time employee. The hours are 7:00am - 3:00pm.Position Overview:The primary responsibility of the Cook is to oversee the preparation and serving of daily meals; the storage, marking and inventory of leftover food products; and the cleaning and sanitizing of cooking utensils, food preparation areas, and food storage units. The Cook will ensure the production of a quality produce, and that food, health and safety regulations are followed.Essential Job Functions:Cooks food according to menus, recipes, and diet sheetsUnderstands and adheres to residents’ nutritional needs as specified on their diet sheetsRemains alert to residents’ changing dietary and health concernsConsults daily menus to determine which food will be cooked for the dayUses all kitchen equipment appropriatelyOrganizes food preparationEnsures that food is ready at the proper time and temperatureOrganizes food to be delivered to different areasFollows HACCP standards for preparing, handling, serving and storing foodChecks and records temperatures of food to ensure that it is served at correct temperaturesCools food according to the Serv Safe manualPrepares, cooks and stores food under appropriate temperatures and with safe food handling techniquesCooks food in a manner to conserve nutritive value, flavor, appearance and textureUses food and supplies appropriately to maintain budgetUnderstand and follows food portion controlsAvoids wasting food or suppliesServes and delivers foodServes residents in the dining area when time permitsMonitors all buffet area and refills it as necessaryPrepares foodCleans in assigned areasKeeps all kitchen equipment clean and in good working orderCleans and sanitizes food preparation areasHelps washes pots and pans and puts them away as time permitsEnsures that dietary aides clear and wipe down tables and sweep and mop floorEnsures all dietary aides have completed assigned job duties before end of shiftCompletes cleaning scheduleUses good sanitation practices as described in Serv Safe manualQualifications and Experience:Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or olderPrefer one year or more of cooking experienceAdditional education in cooking or related field is helpfulWork a minimum of every other weekend and holidaysPhysical Requirements:Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.