Evening Shift Cook – Nutritious Meals & Growth Path

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehab; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual evaluations

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Electronic documentation

Employee appreciation events

Health insurance

Life insurance

Modified Comp

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Evening Shift Cook to prepare and serve meals from 12pm to 8pm, ensuring nutritionally appropriate food for residents and adherence to safety guidelines. The role involves following menus, recipes, and regulatory standards to maintain quality.

Responsibilities include menu review, timely meal preparation, and assisting with ordering and storage under supervision, with opportunities for career advancement in food services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian the need for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and state and federal codes and regulations
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and serve meal on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; Follows standardized recipes.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Evening Shift Cook to prepare and serve meals from 12pm to 8pm, ensuring nutritionally appropriate food for residents and adherence to safety guidelines. The role involves following menus, recipes, and regulatory standards to maintain quality.

Responsibilities include menu review, timely meal preparation, and assisting with ordering and storage under supervision, with opportunities for career advancement in food services.