Lead Cook - FT - Varies

Good Samaritan; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education benefits

Continuing education

Daily pay access

Benefits package

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Red Oak, IA is seeking a Lead Cook to join our not-for-profit team serving seniors with quality care in a Christian environment. The Lead Cook will prepare, season and portion meals, supervise kitchen staff, follow HACCP guidelines, and ensure food safety while delivering warm, nourishing meals to residents, staff and guests.

This full-time role offers competitive benefits, education opportunities, and the chance to grow within a mission-driven organization with a long history

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Two years experience and leadership experience preferred, depending on location.
• Serv Safe may be required to obtain within designated time frame.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties in food preparation as assigned.
• Provides daily direction to cooks and other assigned areas.
• Prepares, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff and visitors.
• Adheres to HACCP guidelines to prepare, store and use food and food products.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Leadership experience

Teamwork

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 - Varied Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Salary Range: $17.50 - $28.00

Pay Info: $3,000 Sign-On Bonus!

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

Performs all duties in food preparation as assigned. Provides daily direction to cooks and other assigned areas ensuring all departmental standards and goals are met. Prepares, 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 Lead 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 Lead 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 Lead Cook works with many internal customers, requiring above average communication as well as excellent team work skills. Displays ability to cook, function and thrive in a dynamic and changing culinary environment. The Lead Cook follows standardized recipes and Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines to prepare, store and use food and food products. Documents HACCP steps, temperatures and outcomes to assure the safest food possible while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus. The Lead 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 Lead Cook possesses ability to work independently when necessary. Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. Exhibits understanding of basic math to appropriately measure alongside displaying proficiency in reading and understanding recipes. The Lead 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. Depending upon location applying for, a minimum of two years experience and previous leadership 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.

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-0279610

Job Function: Facilities and General Services

Featured: No