Cook

Joplin-Gardens; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation time

Paid sick time

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Joplin Gardens in Joplin, MO is seeking a cook to join our team. The role involves preparing meals and desserts per the menu, ensuring dietary needs are met, and presenting attractive dishes.

You will keep the kitchen clean and organized, know health code requirements for storage and holding temperatures, and assist with inventory and education programs. Experience with geriatrics is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• Must read/write/speak English and be interested in geriatrics.
• Knowledge of dietary techniques and procedures is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals, desserts and snacks per posted menu; follows special diets.
• Serves meals that are palatable and presentable.
• Keeps work area clean, organized and sanitized.
• Understands health code requirements for food storage, hot/cold holding, and maintains documentation.
• Estimates and prepares food supplies to meet portions.
• Maintains a safe, clean and respectable work environment.
• Attends and participates in ongoing educational programs.

Skills

Meal prep

Food presentation

Sanitation

English reading/writing

Dietary knowledge

Lifting 25–50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOPLIN GARDENS, located in Joplin, Missouri is currently seeking a cook to join our team.

Cook Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares meals, desserts and snacks in accordance with the posted menu schedule; makes sure that all special diets and dietary concerns are followed


• Serves meals that are palatable and presentable


• Responsible for keeping work area clean, organized, sanitized, may include washing pots and pans, etc


• Knows health code requirements for food and beverage storage and hot/cold holding temperatures and maintains documentation


• Estimates and prepares food supplies to meet serving portions


• Maintains a safe, clean and respectable work environment


• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs

Cook Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)


• Must be at least 18 years of age


• Must be interested in geriatrics, be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language


• Knowledgeable of dietary techniques and procedures


• Be able to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and/or 50 pounds occasionally

Cook Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability


• Vacation and Paid Sick Time


• 401K


• Tuition Reimbursement