Cook (FT w/ Weekend Availability)

12 Oaks Management; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

12 Oaks Management is seeking a full-time Cook for the Overland Park area to prepare and serve meals for residents, staff, and guests. You will follow planned menus, manage time, and ensure meals are served on schedule.

The role requires working knowledge of food safety regulations, the ability to lift heavy loads, and prior cooking experience for large groups. Prior experience with special diets is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have proven employment as a cook.
• Ability to prepare and serve a wide range of foods.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs regularly and up to 50+ lbs occasionally; stand for long periods.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in food preparation.
• Able to organize time and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals according to planned menus.
• Ensures meals are served at scheduled times and tasks are organized.
• Completes all clean-up duties after each meal service.
• Follows cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists.
• Ensures resident, staff, and guest meals are accounted for.
• Attends to resident food preferences and dietary needs.
• Reports issues to Food Service leadership as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years cooking for large groups

Experience with special diets

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Overland Kansas, KS 66212

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares and serves meals as indicated on planned menus using standardized portion sizes and approved substitutions
• Ensures that meals are served at scheduled times, planning and organizing food preparation tasks appropriately
• Completes all clean-up duties as needed after each meal service
• Follows cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists to ensure kitchen and food service areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition
• Ensures that resident, staff, and guest meals are accounted for according to established procedures
• Ensures that resident food preferences are met
• Observes and reports to the Director of Food Service or Executive Director any problems, concerns, or issues regarding the Food Service Department
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Physical Requirements:

• Must demonstrate successful employment as a cook
• Must be able to prepare and serve a wide range of foods skillfully
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 30 pounds, to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time standing
• Must have a working knowledge of the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation
• Must be able to organize and use time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two or more years of experience cooking for large groups preferred
• Experience preparing special diets preferred, including low sodium, low cholesterol, diabetic, and vegetarian

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions required of a person in this position. I have read the above job description, understand the conditions set forth therein, and will perform these duties to the best of my ability.

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