Cook

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flex Spending Account

Voluntary life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

7 paid holidays

Birthday recognition day

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Reduced priced employee lunches

Job summary

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center in Rockford, IL is seeking an experienced full-time Cook to support the Food Services function. This non-exempt role is 37.5 hours per week with early morning shifts from 5:30 am to 1:30 pm.

The job offers comprehensive benefits for full-time staff, a $17.30–$18.75 per hour pay scale, and opportunities to work with therapeutic diets and meal planning with a team devoted to resident well-being.

Qualifications

• One-year cooking experience in nursing home, institution or restaurant.
• Completed food service sanitation course.
• Ability to read and understand directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food following standardized recipes and portion sizes.
• Maintain safety and sanitation in kitchen and dining areas.
• Review menus and ensure adherence to dietary requirements.
• Plan cooking schedule to have meals ready on time.
• Monitor food temperatures and record in log book.

Skills

English communication

Education

Food service sanitation course

Job description

Description

Fairhaven is seeking an experienced full-time Cook to perform a variety of activities supporting the Food Services function. This non-exempt position is 37.5 hours per week (5:30am to 1:30pm) with some flexibility required.

Position Pay Scale: $17.30-$18.75/hour

Fairhaven Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance*
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)*
• Optional Voluntary life insurance*
• Optional Short-term disability (STD) insurance*
• Company-paid Life insurance*
• Seven (7) Paid Holidays*
• Birthday Recognition Day (paid)*
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Reduced priced employee lunches

Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) are only available for full-time employees. Full-time status is defined as 30+ hours per week.

Essential Functions:

• Has basic knowledge and understanding of various therapeutic diets and applies this knowledge in preparing and serving food.
• Reviews menu spreadsheets and conforms strictly to the requirements of the menu.
• Prepares and serves food by following standardized recipes and correct serving portions; maintains responsibility for the taste of food and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Plans cooking schedule so that food is ready at proper time.
• Checks food temperatures and records in log book
• Monitors and records temperatures of cold storage units.
• Makes sure area and equipment is clean and sanitized.
• Responsible for supplements, food substitutions, and utilization of overproduced food.
• Responsible for appearance of food and garnishments.
• Participates in creating an atmosphere, which allows for the privacy, dignity, cleanliness, safety and well-being of each resident.
• Safeguards privacy and confidentiality of all resident health care information, which includes complying with all HIPAA regulations.
• Interacts positively with all residents at all times creating an atmosphere, which promotes a homelike environment.
• Maintains, cares for and safely uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently per Fairhaven policies and procedures.
• Maintains sanitary conditions; follows infection control and waste management procedures as they relate to this position.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements:

Type of work and characteristics of duties require:

• Physical condition allowing for normal kitchen duties including but not limited to; lifting (up to 50 pounds), bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, standing or walking an entire shift, use of arms and hands with dexterity, ability to read and understand directions.
• Ability to communicate in a friendly manner to residents and coworkers in English.
• Comfort in working in a Christian Retirement Center environment.

Experience & Education or Skills Preferred:

One-year cooking experience in nursing home, institution or restaurant.

Completed food service sanitation course

Working Conditions:

• Kitchen and dining areas
• Exposed to steam, hot water, and hot equipment
• Typical health care facility exposure when working with the elderly resident including potential injury or infection.

Requirements

See job description