Cook - Part Time

Glen Carr House; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxford Senior Living in Derby, Kansas is hiring a part-time cook to prepare meals per the posted menu, follow recipes, and keep the kitchen clean and compliant with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a Food Handlers certification, and at least one year of leadership in a food service setting, plus experience cooking for large groups and accommodating senior dietary requirements. Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Food Handlers certification.
• One year of successful leadership in a food service setting.
• Two or more years preparing meals for large groups.
• Working knowledge of dietary requirements for seniors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to the current menu, using provided recipes.
• Observe residents for preferences to ensure nutrition and satisfaction.
• Communicate with servers to ensure proper presentation and serving.
• Record food temperatures at each meal.
• Maintain kitchen cleanup and exceed regulatory standards.
• Monitor kitchen equipment for safe operation and compliance.
• Label, date, and store food and supplies properly.
• Maintain meal service records as required.
• Assist Dining Services Director and delegate tasks when needed.
• Suggest improvements to enhance the dining experience for residents.

Skills

Leadership in food service

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Food safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handlers certification

Job description

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Cook - Part Time

Manual Labor Derby, KS, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2952

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the nutritional needs of the residents by preparing meals in accordance to the

posted menu, utilizing the recipes provided, and the overall cleanliness of the kitchen.

Essential Functions

Meal Preparation

• Prepare meals according to the current menu, using recipes provided to ensure consistency of entree
• Observe and communicate with residents for specific preferences to ensure satisfaction and proper nutrition
• Communicate with servers to ensure meals are presented and served appropriately
• Food temperatures are to be taken and logged at each meal
• Ensure kitchen and food preparation areas are clean and exceed regulatory standards
• Continually monitor kitchen equipment to ensure they are in good working order and temperatures, and meet regulatory standards
• Ensure food and supplies are labeled, dated, and stored appropriately
• Maintain meal service records as required
• Responsible for kitchen operations, including responsibility for assigning tasks and responsibilities for additional kitchen team members in the absence of the Dining Services Director
• Partner with the Dining Services Director to recommend ways to enhance the dining experience for resident

Successful Employee Attributes at Oxford Senior Living

• Humility: Share credit, emphasize team, and define success collectively rather than individually
• Positive Attitude: Display a can-do attitude focused on providing solutions
• Initiative: Action-oriented commitment to continuous improvement in all aspects of the business
• Emotional Intelligence: Serve the community by placing the needs of the community team members and residents ahead of your own

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Food Handlers certification
• One (1) year of successful experience providing leadership in a food service setting
• Two (2) or more years preparing meals for large groups
• Working knowledge of dietary requirements for seniors

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional culinary training
• Nutrition certification and/or training

Physical Working Requirements

• Ability to travel using personal vehicle, including at night.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time while preparing meals and serving residents.
• Able to do occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work flexible schedule, including evenings and/or weekends.
• Team Member is subject to outside environment conditions occasionally, inside conditions frequently, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change