Cook

Flagship Group; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Hyattsville seeks a Cook to prepare meals and maintain kitchen standards. Responsibilities include meal preparation, adhering to dietary needs, and ensuring kitchen cleanliness. This role offers competitive pay and potential for full-time employment with benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must be current on vaccinations including COVID-19.
• Maintain food and sanitation certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to dietary requirements and guidelines.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen.
• Identify inventory needs and report to Executive Director.

Skills

Food Safety

Meal Preparation

Sanitation

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00 per hour based on skills and experience. This position is non-exempt and overtime eligible.
Victory Housing offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as retirement and paid time off. This position has the potential to become full-time.

Responsibilities :

• Ensure that the attainment of Victory Housing (VHI) mission takes precedence over all decisions and actions.
• Implement all VHI policies and procedures. Abide by all local, state and federal regulations and guidelines to meet/exceed all food safety and industry standards.
• Prepare meals according to planned/dietician certified menus, including special dietary requirements. All ingredients must be pulled and thawed per meal prep instructions; recipes must be followed per nutritional guidelines and HACCP plan must be implemented throughout process.
• Resident special diet orders must be adhered to. All food is to be served according to portion control guidelines and at the correct temperature.
• Plate all resident meals unique to the dietary needs and preferences of each Resident. Presentation must be appealing, utilizing garnishes, and meet VHI requirements.
• Prep for next day meals per production sheets and as instructed.
• Participate in special events, cooking, and serving as instructed.
• Recognize that Food Services are an inseparable part of the psycho-social needs of the Residents and commit to supporting the Activities Program as required and instructed. Nutritious snacks are available 24 hours a day and scheduled snack activities occur 2 times daily – afternoon and evening.
• Identify inventory needs and complete inventory count of food and supplies. Weekly, report in writing all inventory and par levels to the Executive Director.
• Assist with uncrating deliveries and storing products in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage area. Ensure that all food items are properly stored. All waste is to be minimal. Ensure that expired goods are not on shelves or in refrigerator/freezer.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen. VHI requires a clean-as-you-go approach. All work surfaces, equipment, walls, floors, cabinets, shelving, etc. must be cleaned, sanitized, and maintained during meal preparation, after meals are served, and per daily cleaning schedule. Cleaning tasks require physical activity including bending, lifting, kneeling, and mopping.
• Maintain all equipment, including dishes, cookware, utensils, and supplies, and report any needs to the Executive Director.
• Ensure that grease trap and ice machine are cleaned weekly and that records are maintained per WSSC guidelines.
• Wash cookware, glassware, china, etc., in a 3-compartment sink and utilize the commercial dishwasher. Tasks include continual heavy lifting of full dishwasher racks. After cleaning, all items must be stored appropriately. Dish and cookware cleaning are the responsibility of the senior cook/cook on each shift. Leaving dirty dishes for the next shift is not permitted.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.
• Seek to assure the highest level of satisfaction from Residents and Families.
• Demonstrate knowledge of fire safety procedures and assist with evacuation of Residents to a safe location when appropriate.
• Maintain food and sanitation certification, ServSafe, as well as food service license.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions.

Requirements:
Must be current on all vaccinations including COVID-19 and receive CDC recommended booster doses.