Cook - Part-Time Day Shift

Hcshiring; Rockville (MD); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Victory Housing is seeking a Cook/Kitchen Worker to support meal preparation for residents in a health-focused environment. You will prepare meals per dietary guidelines, maintain HACCP compliance, and ensure food safety.

The role requires ServSafe certification and a willingness to support residents with meal planning and dining services. Full-time, on-site position in Maryland with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required.
• Experience in a health care setting is an added advantage.

Responsabilités

• Ensure Victory Housing mission is prioritized in all decisions and actions.
• Implement all VHI policies and procedures and comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepare meals according to planned menus and nutritional guidelines; follow HACCP procedures.
• Adhere to portion control and serve meals at correct temperatures.
• Plate meals to meet dietary needs and presentation standards.
• Prepare for next day meals and assist with special events.
• Monitor inventory; report weekly to Executive Director.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and safe handling of all equipment.
• Assist with deliveries, storage, and waste minimization.
• Perform other duties as assigned and support residents and families.

Connaissances

ServSafe certification

Healthcare setting experience (adv.)

Description du poste

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00 per hourbased on skills and experience. This position is non-exempt and overtimeeligible.

Victory Housing offers a competitive benefitspackage, for full time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, andlife insurance as well as retirement and paid time off.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00 per hourbased on skills and experience. This position is non-exempt and overtimeeligible.

Victory Housing offers a competitive benefitspackage, for full time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, andlife insurance as well as retirement and paid time off.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00 per hour based on skills and experience. This position is non-exempt and overtime eligible.

Servsafe certification is required and experience in a health care setting is an added advantage

Responsibilities :

• Ensure that the attainment of Victory Housing (VHI) mission takes precedence over all decisions and actions.
• Implement all VHI policies and procedures. Abide by all local, state and federal regulations and guidelines to meet/exceed all food safety and industry standards.
• Prepare meals according to planned/dietician certified menus, including special dietary requirements. All ingredients must be pulled and thawed per meal prep instructions; recipes must be followed per nutritional guidelines and HACCP plan must be implemented throughout process.
• Resident special diet orders must be adhered to. All food is to be served according to portion control guidelines and at the correct temperature.
• Plate all resident meals unique to the dietary needs and preferences of each Resident. Presentation must be appealing, utilizing garnishes, and meet VHI requirements.
• Prep for next day meals per production sheets and as instructed.
• Participates in special events, cooking and serving as instructed.
• Recognize that Food Services are an inseparable part of the psycho-social needs of the Residents and commit to supporting the Activities Program as required and instructed. Nutritious snacks are available 24 hours a day and scheduled snack activities occur 2 times daily - afternoon and evening.
• Identify inventory needs and complete inventory count of food and supplies. Weekly, report in writing all inventory and par levels to Executive Director.
• Assist with uncrating deliveries and storing products in refrigerator, freezer and dry storage area. Will ensure that food items. All waste is to be minimal. Ensure that expired goods are not on shelves or in refrigerator/freezer.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen. VHI requires a clean as you go approach. All work surfaces, equipment, walls, floors, cabinets, shelving etc. must be cleaned, sanitized and maintained during the meal preparation process, after meals are served and per daily cleaning schedule requirements. Cleaning tasks require physical activity including but not limited to bending, lifting, kneeling, and mopping.
• Maintain all equipment, including dishes, cookware, utensils and supplies and report any needs to the Executive Director.
• Ensure that grease trap and ice-machine are cleaned out weekly and that the records are maintained per WSSC guidelines.
• Wash cookware, glassware, china etc. in 3 compartment sink and utilize commercial dishwasher. Tasks include continual heavy lifting of full dishwasher racks. After cleaning, all items must be stored appropriately. Dish and cookware cleaning are the responsibility of the senior cook/cook on each shift. Leaving dirty dishes for the next shift is not permitted.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.
• Seek to assure highest level of satisfaction from Residents and Families.
• Demonstrate knowledge of fire safety procedures and assist with evacuation of Residents to a safe location when appropriate.
• Maintain food and sanitation certification, ServSafe as well as food service license.
• Attend required meeting and training sessions.

Requirements

Must be current on all vaccinations including COVID- 19 and receive CDC recommended booster doses.