Cook, Part-Time EOW & 1 Weekday Evening Shift

Little Sisters of the Poor - Queen of Peace Residence; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Little Sisters of the Poor Queen of Peace Residence in Pawtucket, RI, is seeking a part-time cook for weekends and weekday evenings to support the food service team in preparing meals for residents.

Under supervision, you will follow recipes, prepare meats, vegetables, soups, and breakfast items in large quantities, ensure dietary restrictions are respected, and help maintain sanitary standards.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Possess RI ServSafe Certification.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cooking for large groups.
• Two years minimum institutional cooking experience or equivalent training, and knowledge of meat cutting.
• Willingness to learn and follow directions.
• Ability to read, understand, and explain dietary restrictions, alternates, and substitutes.
• Good overall physical and mental health.
• Knowledge of food preparation and general kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard recipes and make independent decisions regarding methods of food preparation.
• Bake, roast, stew, and steam cook meat, fish and fowl according to recipes; baste to retain flavor.
• Test cooked food to determine if properly cooked and seasoned, make gravies, stocks, dressings, sauces, and soups.
• Avoid waste by utilizing foods and leftovers imaginatively, carve, trim and slice meats and poultry skillfully.
• Direct and assist in daily and scheduled cleaning of equipment and understands sanitary standards.
• Follow state and federal regulations as outlined in policies for Dietary Service and infection control.

Skills

RI ServSafe Certification

Institutional cooking

Meat cutting

Evening Shift availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The role of the Office of Human Resources at Queen of Peace Residence is to assist the Little Sisters of the Poor in cultivating a work environment that values equal opportunity, diversity, teamwork and individual excellence.

Through sound policies and practices, it balances the needs of the employees and the needs of the Home and its Residents, while ensuring compliance with all federal and state laws and adherence to the spirit of the Home’s mission.

An employee at Queen of Peace Residence assists the Little Sisters of the Poor in their mission of hospitality by welcoming the elderly poor, making them happy and caring for them until death.

Working collaboratively with the Little Sisters, each employee is asked to contribute to the family spirit and the daily life of the Home following the example of St. Jeanne Jugan.

The Little Sisters of the Poor Queen of Peace Residence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, does not discriminate in the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, age, color, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, physical or mental disability.

The Home conducts background checks pursuant to federal and state law on all personnel involved in resident care, or who have access to residents’ possessions.

Queen of Peace Residence offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, pension, life and disability insurance.

Position:Cook, Part-Time EOW & 1 Weekday Evening Shift

Location: Pawtucket, RI

Job Id:283

# of Openings:1

JOB OBJECTIVE

Under the supervision of the Food Service Management Team, assists in preparing, seasoning, and cooking a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes, and other food items in large quantities. Assists in supporting other employees performing the same or related work.

JOB STANDARDS

Cook must have:

• High school education or equivalent; educational courses in food management and production.
• Possess RI ServSafe Certification
• Comprehensive knowledge of cooking for large groups.
• Two years minimum institutional cooking experience or equivalent specialized training, and knowledge of meat cutting.
• A willingness to learn and follow directions.
• The ability to read, understand, and explain dietary restrictions, alternates, and substitutes.
• Good overall physical and mental health.
• Have some knowledge of food preparation and general kitchen operations

Responsibilities:

• Follow standard recipes and make independent decisions regarding methods of food preparation.
• Bake, roast, stew, and steam cook meat, fish and fowl according to recipes; baste to retain flavor. Test cooked food to determine if properly cooked and seasoned, make gravies, stocks, dressings, sauces, and soups.
• Avoid waste by utilizing foods and leftovers imaginatively, carve, trim and slice meats and poultry skillfully.
• Direct and assist in daily and scheduled cleaning of equipment and understands departmental established sanitary standards and will report to supervisor any conditions that may violate these regulations.
• Follow state and federal regulations as outlined in the Home’s policies and procedures for Dietary Service, infection control, equipment usage, food storage, food distribution and food service under sanitary conditions.
• Assure that all Resident rights are maintained reporting issues of concern to administration.

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Experience:

• Institutional cooking: 2 years (Required)
• Evening Shift

Ability to Commute:

• Pawtucket, RI 02860 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pawtucket, RI 02860 Relocate before starting work (Required)

Little Sisters of the Poor Queens
Queen of Peace Residence
110-30 221st Street
Queens Village, New York, 11429-2597
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]