Cook- Day Shift

Merriam Gardens Healthcare and Rehab Center; Shawnee (KS); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Shawnee, KS is seeking an Evening Shift Cook (12pm-8pm) to prepare and serve meals according to menus and recipes, while ensuring safety and quality standards to support residents’ health.

The role involves reviewing menus, assisting with ordering, maintaining food quality, and following standardized recipes. Prior two years of large-scale cooking is preferred; 401K and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Reviews menus, census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe handling guidelines and state/federal codes.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by supervisor.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses substitutes when required.

Skills

Food safety

Cook skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Evening Shift Cook- 12pm-8pm

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The cook will be responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. Safely and efficiently provides nutritionally appropriate food to residents for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing their overall health. Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian the need for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and procedure and state and federal codes and regulations
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and serve meal on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; Follows standardized recipes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center offers a career advancement program that trains aspiring Cooks and Food Services Directors.

BENEFITS

• 401K
• Annual evaluations
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Electronic documentation
• Employee appreciation events
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Modified Comp
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance