Cook - Part Time

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; White Lake (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is seeking a Part-time Cook to prepare meals in a long-term care setting. You will work rotating shifts with availability for early morning and late afternoon schedules, including every other weekend and rotating holidays.

You will review menus, assist in standardizing production, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met while maintaining positive inter-department cooperation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures.
• Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Previous experience in long-term care or with geriatric population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus and review menus prior to preparation.
• Assist in establishing food service production lines to ensure timely meals.
• Coordinate service with other departments and assist as needed.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and portion control procedures.
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies.
• Report hazardous conditions to the Dietary Manager immediately.
• Assist in daily cleaning duties and keep the department clean and safe.

Skills

Cooking in large quantities

Leadership

Dietary procedures

Independent decision making

Geriatric care experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Part Time - candidate will need to have availability for both am 6am to 230pm and pm 11am to 730pm. Every other weekend and rotating holidays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus. Review menus prior to preparation of food. Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Manager. Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures. Coordinate service with other departments as necessary. Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis. Ensure that all procedures are followed in accordance with established policies. Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished. Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Cook. Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time. Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the Community to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Work with Community Manager’s as necessary and implement recommended changes as required. Serve and prepare food that is palatable and appetizing in accordance with established portion control procedures, therapeutic diet needs, standardized recipes, special diet needs. Make only authorized food substitutions. Ensure that safety and sanitary regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel. Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures. Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained. Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Dietary Manager immediately. Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available. Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary. Recommend to the Manager the equipment and supply needs of the department. Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFACTIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.