Cook*Part Time*Weekly Pay*Benefits*

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

PTO

Career advancement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Life and LTD insurance

Meal discount

Education assistance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina in Columbia seeks a dedicated Cook to join our compassionate team and help create a warm, homelike dining experience for residents.

You will set up kitchens, prepare meals to accommodate resident diets, and ensure meals are attractively plated while maintaining strict sanitation standards.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, PTO, career advancement, PSLF eligibility, and other perks including meal discounts and education assistance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; ServSafe preferred.
• Knowledge of cooking methods (grilling, baking, boiling).
• Knowledge of safe cooking temperatures for meats, vegetables, etc.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• One year cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare or hospitality setting.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Establish line for each meal period and prepare plates according to resident diets, prepare, all residents late trays.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.).
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen. Monitor sanitation procedures for daily, weekly and monthly schedules.
• Monitor all hot and cold temperature logs daily.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Check quality of ingredients.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Dietary knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Join Our team as a Cook

The Columbia Presbyterian Community is seeking a professional and compassionate Cook to join our team to help create warm, homelike experience for all residents.

Why Choose Us?

Part of PCSC, The Columbia Presbyterian Community enriches the quality of life for seniors and our team members through the values of Relationships, Teamwork, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. At our community, we don't just offer a job – we offer a career

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay – Above industry average, with opportunities for increases and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including dental, vision insurance, and retirement savings.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO accrued weekly, PTO sellback and donation options
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We provide training and professional development to help you grow within the healthcare field.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – As a nonprofit employer, PCSC employees can qualify for this federal program
• Additional perks – Employer-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Christmas Bonus, Meals at a reduced price, Employee Educational Assistance and a Referral bonus program

Key Responsibilities of a Cook:

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Establish line for each meal period and prepare plates according to resident diets, prepare, all residents late trays.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen. Monitor sanitation procedures for daily, weekly and monthly schedules
• Monitor all hot and cold temperature logs daily
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED - ServSafe Preferred
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Knowledge of cooking temperatures for various types of food (meats, vegetables, desserts, etc.)
• Excellent customer service skills
• One year cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare or hospitality setting

"Offering progressive bonus to the full time employees"

Equal Opportunity Employer