Cook/Production - Up to $19.50

Lakeviewterrace; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,863; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching after 6 months

Insurance available after 60 days

Provided meals

Employee scholarship funds

Job summary

A senior living facility in Altoona, Pennsylvania is seeking a Cook who will prepare various dishes and assist in menu planning. The role requires obtaining a Food Handler Certification and entails responsibilities such as maintaining sanitary conditions and portion control. Ideal candidates should have prior cooking experience and the physical ability to lift access weights. The position offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $15.00 to $19.50, plus benefits including 401K matching.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a professional Food Handler Certification within 90 days.
• Effective communication with residents, families, and staff is required.
• Ability to stretch, push, pull, kneel, reach, twist, lift unassisted at least 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meats, main dishes, vegetables, and desserts while preventing waste.
• Work closely with the Lead Cook on menu coordination and stock re-ordering.
• Comply with sanitary codes and record food temperatures daily.

Skills

Food Handler Certification

Ability to lift at least 35 lbs

Effective communication in English

Prior cooking experience

Job description

• 401K Matching after 6 months of employment
• Insurance available to full time employees after 60 days
• Provided meals with minimal cost
• Employee scholarship funds

Purpose

Prepare meats, main dishes, vegetables, breakfast, breads and desserts. Assist in standardization of recipes to meet menu needs. Prevent waste and use leftovers in an innovative way. Assist in maintaining portion control of food served.

• Work closely with the Lead Cook to coordinate menus, plan breads and desserts. Estimate the quantities of food supplies needed for menu items. Assist in re-ordering stock to meet menu needs.
• Prepare serving line trays of food in an attractive and appetizing manner.
• Label, date and store left-over’s and ingredients used during and after food preparation.
• Keep all ovens and cooking equipment clean and in good repairs and keep all cooking areas neat, clean and orderly.
• Comply with all sanitary codes imposed by government agencies upon our facility. Take and record all food and fridge temperature daily.

Qualification

• Obtain a professional Food Handler Certification within 90 days of employment.
• For purposes of effective communication with residents, families and staff must be able to see, hear, speak, read and write English.
• Maintain ability to stretch, push, pull, kneel, reach, twist, lift unassisted at least 35 lbs and walk or stand up to eight hours.
• Preferably two years prior cook experience in a restaurant, hospital or extended care facility.

Hourly Rate

• $15.00 - $19.50

A criminal history background check and sex offender registry check will be required for the finalist under consideration for this position. We are a drug free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion, or veteran status.

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