Cook/Relief Supervisor - Lenoir Woods, FT Day/Evenings

Lutheran Senior Services; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Employer 401(k) match

Education financial assistance

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Pay advances (PayActiv)

Commuter support

Job summary

EverTrue is seeking a prepared and reliable Food Service Worker to prepare meals according to menus and recipes, while guiding other kitchen staff. The role includes ensuring quality and presentation, and stepping in as a supervisor when needed.

The position emphasizes sanitation, safety, and adherence to infection control procedures, with opportunities for career growth within the food service team.

Qualifications

• Two years or equivalent experience of institutional cooking or kitchen work preferred.
• Certification in Food Service Sanitation required within the first 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals according to menus and recipes and directs other staff on shift.
• Tests and tastes food for quality, flavor, texture and temperature.
• Maintains sanitation and safety in kitchen areas and follows infection control procedures.
• Supervises staff, delegates tasks, coaches and evaluates performance on shift.

Skills

Institutional cooking experience

Food service supervision

Language skills - reading/writing

Education

Food Service Sanitation certification

Job description

Job Description:

Introduction:

At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day.

Summary

Prepares meals in an efficient and appealing manner according to the provided menus, and recipes while directing other Food Service staff as needed to ensure a quality food product is provided for the resident/customer. This may be under the direction of Chefs and Food Service Supervisors. Acts as a relief Food Service Supervisor as needed. Delegates and supervises work on shift from meal preparation, set up, clean up and closing.

Responsibilities

• Prepares breakfast, lunch, dinner, alternative menus, special event and catering foods, cafeteria foods and dietary restricted foods following standardized recipes and production sheets or as directed.
• Prepares high quality meals that taste and smell good and have a pleasing appearance and presentation. Tests and tastes food to ensure quality flavor, consistency, texture and temperature.
• Prepares appropriate size portions and quantity of food adhering to standardized production menus when appropriate.
• Prepares alternate food items and /or additional quantities when requested by resident or customer in a timely fashion.
• Maintains proper sanitation in the kitchen and food service area keeping areas clean and organized. Utilize and maintain equipment according to safety and standard operation instructions.
• Follows and ensures that all Food Service personnel follow infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, food preparation, food storage, food disposal and wearing protective clothing and equipment.
• Follows and ensures that all Food Service personnel follow all safety procedures and protocol as dictated by EverTrue policy, federal and state regulations and standard food handling practice. Corrects and/or reports all hazardous conditions, effective equipment and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Supervises staff including delegating authority, directing, counseling, coaching and evaluating staff to provide exceptional product and service when delegated as the supervisor.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Two years or equivalent experience of institutional cooking, prep cooking or kitchen work preferred. Food Service Supervisory experience preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: Certification in Food Service Sanitation required within the first 6 months of employment.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations. Ability to make simple calculations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical activities and demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

The employee must have the ability to lift and carry a 50lb load from a height of 50 inches and carry a distance of 5ft and place at a height of 36 inches; walk continuously for ½ mile; push a wheelchair with a load of 200lbs; reach to a height of 76 inches using both upper extremities; lift/carry 50lbs and push/pull 30lbs.

The work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled location with moderate noise. Minimal exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxins, or caustic chemicals. Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by those occupying this position. The job description and job functions described herein are subject to possible modification by EverTrue in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

EverTrue Pay & Benefits

Pay grade: 11

Pay range: $20.50/hour to $32.75/hour

Eligible for shift differentials: No.

For information on EverTrue benefits-eligibility by employment status, please see below.

All employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support.

Part-time: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees… Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.

Full-time or Weekend Option: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees… Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.

Additional Information:

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