Full Time/Part Time Cooks

Oxford Senior Living; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Senior Living in Kansas City, MO is seeking Full Time/Part Time Cooks to provide nutritious meals for residents in accordance with the posted menu and recipes. You will help maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety while coordinating with servers to serve meals and log temperatures.

The role requires leadership in food service, experience with large-scale meal prep for seniors and adherence to dietary requirements, with opportunities to shape dining experiences for residents in a caring

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Food Handler certification required.
• 1 year of leadership in a food service setting.
• 2+ years preparing meals for large groups.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements for seniors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to the current menu and recipes.
• Observe and communicate with residents for preferences.
• Coordinate with servers to ensure proper presentation.
• Record food temperatures at each meal.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and regulatory standards.
• Monitor kitchen equipment for safety and compliance.
• Label, date, and store food and supplies properly.
• Maintain meal service records as required.
• Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Dining Services Director.
• Collaborate with the Dining Services Director to enhance dining for residents.

Skills

Leadership in food service

Meal planning and preparation

Dietary requirements for seniors

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handler certification

Tools

Food Service Experience

Job description

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Full Time/Part Time Cooks

Full Time Manual Labor Kansas City, MO, US

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the nutritional needs of the residents by preparing meals in accordance to the posted menu, utilizing the recipes provided, and the overall cleanliness of the kitchen.

Meal Preparation

• Prepare meals according to the current menu, using recipes provided to ensure consistency of entree
• Observe and communicate with residents for specific preferences to ensure satisfaction and proper nutrition
• Communicate with servers to ensure meals are presented and served appropriately
• Food temperatures are to be taken and logged at each meal
• Ensure kitchen and food preparation areas are clean and exceed regulatory standards
• Continually monitor kitchen equipment to ensure they are in good working order and temperatures, and meet regulatory standards
• Ensure food and supplies are labeled, dated, and stored appropriately
• Maintain meal service records as required
• Responsible for kitchen operations, including responsibility for assigning tasks and responsibilities for additional kitchen team members in the absence of the Dining Services Director
• Partner with the Dining Services Director to recommend ways to enhance the dining experience for resident

Successful Employee Attributes at Oxford Senior Living

• Humility: Share credit, emphasize team, and define success collectively rather than individually
• Positive Attitude: Display a can-do attitude focused on providing solutions
• Initiative: Action-oriented commitment to continuous improvement in all aspects of the business
• Emotional Intelligence: Serve the community by placing the needs of the community team members and residents ahead of your own

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Food Handlers certification
• One (1) year of successful experience providing leadership in a food service setting
• Two (2) or more years preparing meals for large groups
• Working knowledge of dietary requirements for seniors

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional culinary training
• Nutrition certification and/or training

Physical Working Requirements

• Ability to travel using personal vehicle, including at night.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time while preparing meals and serving residents.
• Able to do occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work flexible schedule, including evenings and/or weekends.
• Team Member is subject to outside environment conditions occasionally, inside conditions frequently, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change