Cook

Philadelphia Senior Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10 per pay employee-open medical plan

Free Dental Insurance (employee + 1)

Free Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer 3

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Philadelphia Senior Center is seeking a skilled kitchen professional to prepare nutritious, appealing meals according to dietitian-approved menus. You will cook large-scale meals, ensure correct temperatures and serving times, and supervise staff in a fast-paced food service environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitary work areas, using equipment properly, supporting state inspections, and contributing to cost-effective operations.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and prepare foods as per dietitian's menu cycles.
• Cook meals in institutional quantities serving residents at proper temperatures and times.
• Supervise kitchen staff and assist with food prep, tray assembly, and storage.

Skills

Food preparation

Supervisory

Infection control

Job description

• Follow recipes and prepare foods that correspond to menu cycles prepared by the Dietitian
• Cook or prepare palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities that are served at proper temperatures and at proper times
• Supervises the kitchen staff who assist with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning and storage of supplies and equipment
• Continuously clean food service work areas as food preparation and service is done
• Use food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste
• Prepare and maintain supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident choices, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences
• Inspect trays following meal service to monitor and record resident acceptance of menu items. Reports findings to Director of Food Service
• Use food preparation equipment according to manufacturer instructions. Follows proper cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance schedules
• Follow facility policies and procedures for infection control at all times in order to maintain a sanitary food preparation and storage area. Use personal protective equipment when indicated.
• Inspect food service work areas for evidence of rodents or pests, safety or fire hazards, housekeeping and maintenance problems. Corrects problems and/or reports promptly to the Director of Food Services.
• Communicate with the Director of Food Services throughout shift as needed to best meet the needs of residents
• Assist Department Head with preparation for state inspections. Attends survey training. Interacts with state surveyors as instructed by supervisor
• Attend in-service education as assigned. Applies information to job tasks
• Report injury to self or others to Supervisor immediately

Why Us?

We invest in you so you can lead at your best:

• $10 per pay employee-open medical plan
• Free Dental Insurance (employee + family)
• Free Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions

Tuition Assistance

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