Cook - Part Time Days

Good-Samaritan; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work-life balance benefits

Time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Ottumwa, IA seeks a part-time cook to prepare and portion food for patients, staff, and visitors. The role requires adherence to dietary guidelines, HACCP, and sanitation standards.

Tasks include operating kitchen equipment, maintaining storage, and working with a team in a dynamic hospital setting. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math, and the ability to read and follow directions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of applicable experience preferred.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Basic math skills required; able to read and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and portions baked goods for patients/residents, staff, and visitors.
• Adheres to menu, dietary requirements and HACCP guidelines.
• Maintains sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.
• Operates kitchen equipment and assists with labeling and storage of food.

Skills

Basic math

Reading & writing

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Serv Safe

Driver's License

Job description

Good Samaritan

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS IA Ottumwa

Location: Ottumwa, IA

Address: 2035 Chester Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Part time

Weekly Hours: 24.00

Salary Range: $16.00 - $22.50

Pay Info: $2500 Sign on Bonus

Job Summary

Prepares, assemble baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors of the designated facility, preparing and serving food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements. Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation. Performs washing and cleaning duties to insure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas. Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. Prepares and provides the highest quality and safest food possible to patients/residents, co-workers, team members and guests.

Works with many internal customers, requiring above average communication as well as excellent team work skills.

Displays ability to cook, function and thrive in a dynamic and changing culinary environment. Follows standardized recipes and Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines to prepare, store and use food and food products. Documents HACCP steps, temperatures and outcomes to assure the safest food possible while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus. Operates equipment such as, but not limited to, mixers, slicers, kettles, combination ovens, food grinders, food processors, ovens, stovetops, induction burners, grills, deep fat fryers, knives, dishwashers, garbage disposals, refrigerators and freezers.

Possesses ability to work independently when necessary. Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. Exhibits understanding of basic math to appropriately measure alongside displaying proficiency in reading and understanding recipes. Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the hospital.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Possesses ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions. Ability to perform basic math. Minimum of six months of applicable experience preferred. On-the-job training will be provided.

Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame. Additional endorsements to Serv Safe may be required depending upon location. Fulfill annual continuing education requirements of the department and facility including departmental meetings, safety education and mandatory in-services.

Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending upon location requirements.

Depending on location, may be required to drive. Valid Driver's License may be required.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• work/life balance benefits
• generous time off package

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Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0278233

Job Function: Facilities and General Services

Featured: No