Cook - PT - Days

Good Samaritan Society; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend shift differentials

Sign-on bonus

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Red Oak, IA is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare and portion meals for patients, residents, staff, and visitors. You will follow menu guidelines, ensure food safety, and maintain clean preparation and serving areas.

The role requires reading and following directions, basic math, and the ability to work with a team in a busy kitchen. On-site duties include operating kitchen equipment and adhering to HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• Read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, assemble baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors of the designated facility.
• Adheres to HACCP guidelines to ensure safe, high-quality food.
• Operates kitchen equipment and maintains sanitation and cleanliness.
• Communicates effectively with co-workers and internal customers.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Red Oak Ctr
Location: Red Oak, IA
Address: 201 Alix St, Red Oak, IA 51566, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 25.00
Salary Range: $15.50 - $23.50
Pay Info: $1,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Department Details

Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

At Red Oak, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

What’s in it for you:

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials

• Advancement opportunities

• Various education assistance programs

• Continuing education

• Direct access to your earnings daily

• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

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. The Cook 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. The Cook 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.

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

The Cook 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. The Cook documents HACCP steps, temperatures and outcomes to assure the safest food possible while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus. The Cook 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.

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

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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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-0276585
Job Function: Facilities and General Services
Featured: No