Cook FT Days

Recover-Care Heartland; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual evaluations

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Electronic documentation

Employee appreciation events

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Recover-Care Heartland is seeking a cook to prepare and serve meals according to the menu, monitor food handling and preparation, and provide nutrition-focused service to residents. The role ensures quality food service in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The cook will follow standardized recipes, assist with ordering and storage, and maintain timely, quality meal delivery while upholding safety standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale operation preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and recipes.
• Reviews menus and census information to determine quantities.
• Prepares food following safety guidelines and state/federal codes.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and timely meal service.
• Maintains standard of quality and uses approved substitutes when needed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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