Cook (Part Time)

Laurelwood-Assisted-Living-; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurelwood-Assisted-Living- is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents and guests according to menus and recipes. The role requires collaboration with team members to ensure timely, safe food preparation and high-quality nutrition.

Responsibilities include following menus, maintaining meal schedules, labeling and storing food, and supporting the Dining Director with kitchen operations to deliver a clean, safe dining environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Technical training and prior food service experience preferred (healthcare setting).
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for residents and guests.
• Follow established menus and recipes for all meals.
• Maintain meal times and ensure all items are prepared on time.
• Label, date, cover, and store all food items correctly.
• Monitor temperatures and maintain sanitary food preparation procedures.
• Keep records and documentation related to kitchen operations.
• Assist Dining Director with duties related to kitchen operations.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation compliance

Record keeping

Temperature monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

As a Cook, you will prepare food according to menus, recipes and planned events for residents and their guests. This position must work effectively with team members in ensuring that work is accomplished in a timely, effective, and safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of food preparation and serving for residents as required.
• Manage all functions of culinary preparation, execution, and serving according to established menus and recipes.
• Maintain established meal times by having all items prepared on time.
• Maintain all necessary records and documentation.
• Label, date, cover, and store all food items properly.
• Control food and material waste.
• Have knowledge of and ensure compliance with all sanitary and food preparation procedures.
• Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures and take corrective action if temperatures are incorrect.
• Clean and monitor all kitchen and food preparation equipment to ensure proper working order and quality.
• Ensure proper food preparation accuracy, timeliness, presentation, and temperatures for all food items.
• Assist Dining Director in assigned duties related to kitchen operations.
• Create a clean, comfortable, and safe environment and ensure that the highest quality of nutritional care is delivered.
• Maintain and work within established departmental, center, and corporate policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes, and orientation programs to maintain and enhance quality of care.
• Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalent.
• Technical training and prior food service experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Preferably ServSafe certified.