Cook

Peaks Healthcare Consulting; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Peaks Healthcare Consulting is seeking a kitchen assistant to prepare meals for residents, following standardized recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will cater to dietary restrictions and ensure safety and sanitation across the kitchen and dining areas.

Responsibilities include serving meals, preparing snacks for events, maintaining inventory, and collaborating with the dietary team to meet residents' needs. A teamwork-oriented approach is essential in a busy healthcare kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals following standardized recipes and menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Prepare food for residents with specific dietary restrictions or needs, such as therapeutic diets, allergies, or diabetes.
• Ensure adherence to food safety regulations and practices, including proper food handling, storage, and preparation techniques.
• Assist in serving meals to residents, ensuring a pleasant and timely dining experience.
• Prepare and serve snacks and assist in preparing food for special events or parties.
• Assist with taking inventory of food and kitchen supplies, and recommend proper quantities and items based on resident demand and dietary needs.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and dining area, following established cleaning procedures and sanitation guidelines.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, stoves, refrigerators, and dishwashers.
• Properly dispose of food waste and other materials in accordance with established policies.
• Complete necessary paperwork, such as food logs, temperature checks, and inventory records.
• Adhere to instructions from the head chef or dietary manager.
• Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff and healthcare professionals to ensure efficient and effective service.
• Interact with residents in a respectful and courteous manner, and be attentive to their needs and preferences.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and procedures.

Job description

Prepare Meals

Follow standardized recipes and menus to prepare a variety of meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, catering to different dietary needs and preferences.

Special Diets

Prepare food for residents with specific dietary restrictions or needs, such as therapeutic diets, allergies, or diabetes.

Food Safety

Ensure adherence to food safety regulations and practices, including proper food handling, storage, and preparation techniques.

Serving Meals

Assist in serving meals to residents, ensuring a pleasant and timely dining experience.

Snacks and Special Events

Prepare and serve snacks and assist in preparing food for special events or parties.

Inventory and Ordering

Assist with taking inventory of food and kitchen supplies, and recommend proper quantities and items based on resident demand and dietary needs.

Kitchen Maintenance and Operations

• Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and dining area, following established cleaning procedures and sanitation guidelines.
• Equipment Operation: Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, stoves, refrigerators, and dishwashers.
• Waste Disposal: Properly dispose of food waste and other materials in accordance with established policies.
• Documentation: Complete necessary paperwork, such as food logs, temperature checks, and inventory records.

Other Responsibilities

• Follow Instructions: Adhere to instructions from the head chef or dietary manager.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff and healthcare professionals to ensure efficient and effective service.
• Resident Interaction: Interact with residents in a respectful and courteous manner, and be attentive to their needs and preferences.
• Health and Safety: Adhere to all health and safety regulations and procedures.