Cook

otterbein; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Paid Time off

Paid Holidays

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

DailyPay

Tuition Reimbursement

University partnerships for tuition

Job summary

Otterbein is seeking a Part Time Cook to join our dining team in Toledo, OH. You will assist with restaurant-style menu planning, food preparation, cooking and serving residents, guests, and partners under sanitary conditions.

Shifts are 6:30a–11:30a. The role requires 2–5 years of cooking experience in LTC or similar settings and a High School diploma or GED. Otterbein offers comprehensive benefits and a team-focused, caring environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 2–5 years cooking experience in LTC or similar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and procures food from storage.
• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company standards.
• Measures and mixes ingredients using various kitchen equipment to prepare menu items.
• Observes and tests food for proper doneness and portions cooked foods appropriately.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of equipment and work area.
• Coordinates with other staff to ensure smooth service and reduce waste.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Otterbein is currently seeking talented Cook to join our team at our vibrant, not-for-profit retirement community. The Cook participate in the restaurant style menu planning, preparation, cooking and serving of all food items to residents, guests, and partners under strict sanitary conditions. Perform other appropriate related tasks and all unrelated assigned duties as determined by the supervisors.

At Otterbein, you are not an "employee." You are a partner in caring because we are all partners working together for a goal. We believe in person-centered care that honors the residents and the choices they make. Otterbein partners are dedicated to providing the highest level of compassionate, and quality care. Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and so much more.

Opening : Part Time 6:30a-11:30a

Responsibilities

• Reads menu to estimate food requirements. Procures food from storage.
• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company standards.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes, uses a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, grinders, choppers, slicers, ovens, cook tops, to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, casseroles and other menu items.
• Bakes, roast, steams, broils, fries meats, fish, poultry, vegetables and other foods.
• Adds seasoning to food during mixing and cooking, according to recipe. Discusses necessary recipe adjustments with supervisor.
• Observes and test food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and taking temperatures to determine that it is cooked to the proper level of doneness.
• Carves meats, portions food in serving pans or on serving plates, adds gravies, sauces, and garnishes to panned and plated foods.
• May wash, peel, cut and shred vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
• May butcher chickens, fish, meats.
• May bake breads, rolls and pastries.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils in work area.
• Coordinates work with other food service employees to prevent waste and to facilitate utilization of any overproduction.
• Responsible for replenishing food and items providing back up on service line for dining center customers.
• Selects and develops recipes were needed.
• Cooks and otherwise prepares foods according to recipes.
• Cuts, trims, bones and carves meats and poultry for cooking.
• Portions cooked foods as to size of portions and methods of garnishing.
• Follows prep sheet in order to prepare items for next day's meals.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred
• Experience: 2 to 5 year's cooking experience in LTC or similar setting preferred

BENEFITS*

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid Time off that accrues immediately
• Paid Holidays
• Life insurance
• Retirements Savings with a 401(k) with company match
• Access up to 100% of your net earned based wages daily through DailyPay
• Employee sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati and University of Toledo for scholarships up to 10% and Hondros up to 16% of eligible tuition costs

*Some benefits are based on hours worked