Dining Services Cook

Graceworks Lutheran Services; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement options

Employee Assistance Program andSuccess

Extended Illness Benefit

Job summary

Graceworks Lutheran Services is seeking a full-time kitchen staff member at Bethany Village in Centerville, OH. The role involves preparing meals, trays, and special-function items, while tracking usage for billing and ensuring food safety and cost containment.

Qualified candidates will have 1-2 years cooking experience and be able to read and follow directions. A drug test is required; compensation ranges from $15.00 to $18.00 per hour, based on experience, with benefits including health

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to read, follow instructions and document as needed.
• Minimum 1-2 years of cooking experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a drug test, including marijuana testing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items for all meals.
• Prepare fruit/cheese trays and other items for special functions and record usage for billing.
• Perform all assembly positions for cooks on tray line.
• Record temperatures of hot food items for tray line and Memory Support area.
• Substitute menu items for residents using Exchange Lists for Meal Planning.
• Maintain cost containment through proper production and sanitary handling.
• Clean and sanitize work surfaces; wash pots and cooking utensils.
• Complete closing duties and ensure proper storage of perishables.

Skills

Cooking

Reading & following directions

Education

GED or better

High School Diploma or better

Job description

Graceworks Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organization serving over 2000 older adults and adults with disabilities. We are a leader in offering services and settings that inspire and support a sense of home when people experience challenging and changing circumstances to aging and living with disabilities.

At Bethany Village, we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line care to all residents. Our 100-acresis centrally located in the city of Centerville, OH,andfeatures well-appointed living options, situated on our beautifully landscaped grounds.

Graceworks Core Values:

Faithfulness to Christ-As part of the Church, Graceworks Lutheran Services performs its work in response to Jesus Christ and as an extension of his ministry.

Wholeness of Life -Recognizing and valuing the inherent worth of each individual, Graceworks Lutheran Services helps each person experience dignity and the fullest achievable level of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and vocational ability.

Equality and Justice -Advocating justice, recognizing the equality of all persons when offering services and opportunities for service, and seeking to develop and balance societal resources to serve vulnerable persons who have more intense needs.

Quality of Service –Delivering the highest quality services possible by demonstrating competence, compassion, continuous improvement, innovation and creativity.

Integrity –Demonstrating honesty, integrity, fairness and trustworthiness, ensuring that actions and relationships represent a sincere and balanced expression of organizational values.

Stewardship of Resources –Exercising faithful stewardship of financial resources and physical assets, and is responsible and accountable for their proper deployment in the work of ministry.

Full Time

Monday - Friday and every other weekend

Compensation: $15.00-$18.00 per hour - Based on experience

Job Duties:

• Prepares menu items for all meals.
• Prepares fruit/cheese trays and etc. for special functions and records the amount of each item used for billing purposes.
• Performs all assembly positions for cooks on tray line.
• Takes and records temperatures of all hot food items to be served on tray line and in the Memory Support area.
• Substitutes menu items for residents on the tray line correctly using the most current “Exchange Lists for Meal Planning”.
• Ensures cost containment through correct production, portioning, sanitary food handling.
• Cooks food for and separates food items to go to Crescent Crossing and Courtyard park.
• Uses equipment safely, reporting equipment problems promptly.
• Covers, labels, dates and refrigerates all food prepared in advance of need. Tempers food from freezer in refrigerator.
• Washes all pots, pans and cooking utensils at the end of each shift and as needed during the shift.
• Attends in-service meetings; shows measurably training effectiveness.
• Follows nourishment service procedure for residents.
• Cleans and sanitizes all work surfaces during and before leaving work.
• Works for the best of the team as a whole (any position).
• Cleans/sweeps/mops floor before end of shift in the absence of the Cleaner.
• Wipes oven before end of shift.
• Accurately records and communicates all information coming into the Department appropriately.
• Communicates cordially with Departments as needed regarding resident diet.
• Closing duties including putting away all perishables and critical food items. Lock refrigerators and storage areas, wiping down, sanitizing sinks, counters, turning off equipment, and return keys to the Village Center Receptionist.
• Follows safety practices in the kitchen; agency and department policies as written.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization and all federal and state laws regarding the privacy of protected health information
• Performs other duties as directed.
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program and Success Coach are free resources to help you be successful in all areas of your life
• Health Insurance
• Extended Illness Benefit

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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Qualifications

Education

Preferred

GED or better.

High School Diploma or better.

Experience

Required

Minimum Qualifications: The ability to read, follow directions and document as needed is necessary. Must be able to read small print such as on measuring containers and manometers. Must be able to discriminate subtle color differences as in skin tones and packaging materials. The ability to pass a drug test, including testing for marijuana.

Minimum Experience: 1-2 years previous experience in cooking desired.

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