Cook

Oxford Management Group LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Senior Living in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Cook to manage meal preparation for residents, following the posted menu and recipes. You will ensure proper nutrition, quality service, and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.

Ideal candidates have leadership experience in food service, a high school diploma or GED, and certification, with a focus on meeting dietary needs of seniors. Availability for flexible hours is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Food Handlers certification.
• One year of leadership in a food service setting.
• Two years preparing meals for large groups.
• Working knowledge of dietary requirements for seniors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to the current menu and recipes.
• Observe and communicate with residents for preferences to ensure satisfaction and proper nutrition.
• Communicate with servers to ensure meals are presented and served properly.
• Record and log food temperatures at each meal.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and regulatory standards.
• Monitor kitchen equipment for safe operation and compliance.
• Label, date, and store food and supplies properly.
• Maintain meal service records as required.
• Assist in kitchen operations and in the absence of the Dining Services Director.
• Partner with the Dining Services Director to enhance dining for residents.

Skills

Leadership in food service

Meal preparation

Dietary needs for seniors

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handlers certification

Nutrition certification (preferred)

Job description

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Cook

Full Time Manual Labor Kansas City, MO, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 2890

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the nutritional needs of the residents by preparing meals in accordance to the

posted menu, utilizing the recipes provided, and the overall cleanliness of the kitchen.

Essential Functions

Meal Preparation

• Prepare meals according to the current menu, using recipes provided to ensure consistency of entree
• Observe and communicate with residents for specific preferences to ensure satisfaction and proper nutrition
• Communicate with servers to ensure meals are presented and served appropriately
• Food temperatures are to be taken and logged at each meal
• Ensure kitchen and food preparation areas are clean and exceed regulatory standards
• Continually monitor kitchen equipment to ensure they are in good working order and temperatures, and meet regulatory standards
• Ensure food and supplies are labeled, dated, and stored appropriately
• Maintain meal service records as required
• Responsible for kitchen operations, including responsibility for assigning tasks and responsibilities for additional kitchen team members in the absence of the Dining Services Director
• Partner with the Dining Services Director to recommend ways to enhance the dining experience for resident

Successful Employee Attributes at Oxford Senior Living

• Humility: Share credit, emphasize team, and define success collectively rather than individually
• Positive Attitude: Display a can-do attitude focused on providing solutions
• Initiative: Action-oriented commitment to continuous improvement in all aspects of the business
• Emotional Intelligence: Serve the community by placing the needs of the community team members and residents ahead of your own

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Food Handlers certification
• One (1) year of successful experience providing leadership in a food service setting
• Two (2) or more years preparing meals for large groups
• Working knowledge of dietary requirements for seniors

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional culinary training
• Nutrition certification and/or training

Physical Working Requirements

• Ability to travel using personal vehicle, including at night.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time while preparing meals and serving residents.
• Able to do occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work flexible schedule, including evenings and/or weekends.
• Team Member is subject to outside environment conditions occasionally, inside conditions frequently, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change