Cook - PRN

Wesley Woods Senior Living, Inc.; Athens, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement benefits

Short term disability

Long term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Wesley Woods Senior Living, Inc. is seeking a Cook on a PRN basis to prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes following standardized recipes and ensuring meals meet dietary guidelines.

Responsibilities include collaborative food preparation, meal distribution, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen. Prior institutional cooking experience and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of institutional cooking experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Read and follow written and oral instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals according to standard recipes and procedures.
• Serves meals according to menus and daily distribution plan.
• Collaborates with team to ensure efficient service.
• Maintains sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen and utensils.
• Oversees inventory and reports shortages to supervisor.

Skills

Food prep

English literacy

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience in institutional cooking

Job description

# Cook - PRNHot JobTalmage Terrace - Athens, GA 30606## OverviewSalary Range$16.00 - $18.58 HourlyLevelExperiencedPosition TypePer Diem (PRN / As Needed)Job ShiftRotating Day & EveningEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageNoneCategoryDining - Hospitality## Description***Position Summary***The Cook is responsible for the preparation and service of meals for residents in long- term care or assisted living facilities under the direct supervision of the Director of Fine Dining, Fine Dining Manager, or appointed designee in compliance with recipes and diets as assigned. The cook is required to take a lead role in food preparation services.***Key Responsibilities**** ***Prepares*** – Creates meals in accordance with the Food Service department’s standard procedure. + - Collect supplies and/or ingredients necessary for meals. - Prepare food items according to standard recipes. - Cook food items with appropriate equipment and at established temperatures. - Stores prepared items in an appropriate manner following all sanitation standards. - Perform special preparation tasks as assigned.* ***Collaborates*** – Demonstrates a commitment to achieving company goals by collaborating with team members to ensure streamlined service.* ***Serves*** – Serves meals according to menus and daily meal distribution plan. Coordinates menus, special functions, receptions, and catering services.* ***Fulfills*** – Satisfies guest orders in a timely manner while adhering to best practices.* ***Oversees*** – Ensures proper cleaning and maintenance of assigned areas in accordance with Wesley Woods operational standards.* ***Inventories*** - Ensure that the kitchen area is stocked and organized; alert manager of any inventory deficiencies and keep inventory records.* ***Sanitizes*** – Maintains a clean and sanitized work area to include equipment and utensils.* ***Performs*** – Additional responsibilities assigned as required.## Qualifications***Minimum Qualifications**** High School Diploma or equivalent.* Two (2) years of experience in institutional cooking, preferably in healthcare or institutional food service.* Ability to understand and prepare standard cooking techniques, interpret menus/ diet, and use appropriate food production equipment.* The ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.* Ability to lift up to fifty pounds; to bend, stoop and twist. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.| || --- || *How much on the job time is spent in the following physical activities? Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.* || | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | **NONE** | **UNDER 1/3** | **1/3 TO 2/3** | **OVER 2/3** | | ***Stand*** | | | | **X** | | ***Walk*** | | | | **X** | | ***Sit*** | | | **X** | | | ***Use hands to finger, handle or feel*** | | | | **X** | | ***Reach with hands and arms*** | | | **X** | | | ***Climb or balance*** | | | **X** | | | ***Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl*** | | | **X** | | | ***Talk or hear*** | | | | **X** | | ***Taste or smell*** | | | **X** | | *Does this job require that weight be lifted, or force be exerted? If so, how much and how often? Check the appropriate boxes below.* **AMOUNT OF TIME** | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | **NONE** | **UNDER 1/3** | **1/3 TO 2/3** | **OVER 2/3** | | ***Up to 10 lbs.*** | | | **X** | | | ***Up to 25 lbs.*** | | | **X** | | | ***Up to 50 lbs.*** | | **X** | | | | ***Up to 100 lbs.*** | **X** | | | | | ***+ 100 lbs.*** | **X** | | | | |***The above statements are intended to generally describe the work being performed by people to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills, required of the personnel so classified.******Benefits***Wesley Woods Senior Living offers a comprehensive benefit plan to eligible team members to include health, dental vision, retirement benefits, short term disability, long term disability and paid time off.***Conditions of Employment***All offers of employment with Wesley Woods are conditioned based upon completing and passing a background, drug test, and participating in vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19, Flu, TB testing).All job applicants applying for Wesley Woods Senior Living will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment. Any applicant with a confirmed positive test will be denied employment. Applicants will be required to submit voluntarily to a specimen test at a laboratory chosen by Wesley Woods, and by signing a consent agreement will release Wesley Woods from liability. If the physician, official or lab personnel has reasonable suspicion to believe that the job-applicant has tampered with the specimen, the applicant will not be considered for employment. Wesley Woods will not discriminate against applicants for employment because of a past history of drug abuse. It is the current abuse of drugs, preventing employees from performing their jobs properly that will not be tolerated. Wesley Woods is a Drug Free Company. Individuals who have failed a pre-employment test may initiate another inquiry with the company after a period of not shorter than; six (6) months; but they must present themselves drug-free as demonstrated by urinalysis or other tests selected by WWSL.***About Wesley Woods***Wesley Woods Senior Living is affiliated with the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church providing housing and services ministries to seniors in the North Georgia area. Wesley Woods Senior Living is rooted in the Judeo Christian values believing that aging has a fulfilling purpose in life and that faith development is lifelong.Read more about Wesley Woods Senior Living at www.wesleywoods.org.***EEO / AA Statement****Wesley Woods does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran/Reserve/National Guard status.*