Cook 5am-1pm

Homestead Health Center; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Homestead Health Center is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents in a safe, appetizing, and friendly manner. When the Manager is not present, you will supervise kitchen staff and ensure meals run smoothly.

The role requires ability to multitask, maintain a clean workspace, and work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior healthcare foodservice experience is preferred, with a focus on teamwork and resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare foodservice preferred.
• Ability to multitask while preparing and serving meals.
• Demonstrated initiative and teamwork.
• Positive attitude toward residents and staff.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals safely and appetizingly.
• Maintain kitchen, dining areas, and dishwashing areas clean and organized.
• Back up dishwashing operator and assist with cleaning pots and pans.
• Report equipment issues or missing/ spoiled items to supervisor or dietary manager.
• Follow guidance from CDM/Administrator and complete assigned tasks on time.

Skills

Healthcare foodservice

Multitasking

Teamwork

Initiative

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Type: Full TimeSupervisor: Certified Dietary ManagerCompany DescriptionHomestead Health Center is a nonprofit, faith based long term care facility. We take pride in our service and commitment to our residents, and we are dedicated to Resident Centered Care in our community. Our staff enjoy a family-forward environment, with a large variety of benefits that enrich their lives in many ways.Position Summary:The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving food to the residents in a safe, appetizing, and friendly manner. The Cook is responsible for being in charge of the kitchen and the staff when the Manager is not present. They are to ensure that the mealtimes run smoothly. There are many duties associated with being the Cook, they are widely varied according to the needs of the day/evening, and the specific residents and staff who are being served.Key Responsibilities:Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctualityPresents at work in a clean, neat uniform and a professional appearanceShows aptitude in preparing and prepping the food according to the menuHas ability to clean the Grill, Rehab area, and the kitchen areaAbility to sweep and mop areas as requiredTake out trash, pick up dishes and clean tables in the Rehab area, sweep and mopAbility to back up the operator of the dish cleaning machine and wash all pots, pans, dishwareKeeps kitchen, dining areas, storerooms and dishwashing areas clean, sanitized, tidy and orderly by utilizing all tools necessary such as mops, brooms, trash receptacles, approved chemicals, etc.Keeps all dining room tables, chairs, drink stations and condiment areas clean and sanitize and tidy using appropriate tools as aboveKeep salad bar clean and filled, labeling containers; cleaning inside and outside of salad barPerforms the duties of the position in an efficient manner while maintaining a positive attitude and general positive nature towards all residents and other staff and visitorsReports all issues with equipment such as failures or breakages to manager immediatelyReports all issues with regard to missing, spoiled, excessive food items to dietary manager immediatelyFollows guidance from the CDM and/or Administrator, performing duties as assignedCompletes assigned monthly automated learning in accordance with Homestead PolicyQualifications:Prior experience in healthcare foodservice preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent educationAbility to multitask in regard to preparing, serving, and meeting customer needsDemonstrated initiative and desire to promote a teamwork atmosphereWork Environment:Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.Able to withstand extreme temperatures, hot and coldAble to work long hours, including scheduled evenings, weekends, and holidays as neededAble to interact positively with all demographics of people