Cook - Midway

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Midway (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents in accordance with the facility's menus, recipes, and portion standards while upholding strict food safety and sanitation guidelines.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and preferred prior cooking experience in a senior living environment. You will follow safety policies, take temperatures, and maintain a clean kitchen daily.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in senior living cooking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to standardized menu (recipes, portions).
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing.
• Take and record temperature of all foods prepared.
• Discard outdated items stored in walk-in cooler.
• Follow all safety, infection control, and universal precautions policies and procedures when preparing food, cleaning equipment, and performing daily tasks.
• Perform daily cleaning in accordance with the cleaning schedule.
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Dietary Manager immediately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work with interruptions

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Senior living cooking experience

Job description

Location

• 652 North Coastal Highway,Midway, GA, 31320,United States

Contact information

• Name Cole Price
• Phone [phone]

TITLE: Cook

REPORTS TO: Dietary Manager

Non-Exempt

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The primary purpose of the position is to prepare the facility’s food in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility and as may be directed by the Dietary Manager.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare meals in accordance with standardized menu (recipes, portions, and special diets).
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Take and record temperature of all foods prepared.
• Discard outdated items stored in walk-in cooler.
• Follow all safety, infection control, and universal precaution policies and procedures when preparing food, cleaning equipment, and performing other daily tasks.
• Perform daily cleaning in accordance with the cleaning schedule.
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Dietary Manager immediately.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS:

• Highly focused and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors, and the public.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Previous cooking experience in a senior living environment preferred.