Lead Healthcare Cook - Long-Term Care Kitchen

Wesley Woods Senior Living, Inc.; Athens (GA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Job summary

Wesley Woods Senior Living, Inc. in Athens, GA is seeking a Part Time Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents in long-term care facilities, under supervision. The role requires coordinating menus, following recipes, and maintaining sanitation standards in a rotating day/evening shift.

The position requires a High School Diploma and 2 years of institutional cooking experience, preferably in healthcare. Lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and English literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in institutional cooking, preferably in healthcare or institutional food service.
• Ability to understand and prepare standard cooking techniques, interpret menus/ diet, and use appropriate food production equipment.
• The ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds; to bend, stoop and twist. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Prepares – Creates meals in accordance with the Food Service department’s standard procedure.
• Collect supplies and/or ingredients necessary for meals.
• Prepare food items according to standard recipes.
• Cook food items with appropriate equipment and at established temperatures.
• Stores prepared items in an appropriate manner following all sanitation standards.
• Perform special preparation tasks as assigned.
• Collaborates – Demonstrates a commitment to achieving company goals by collaborating with team members to ensure streamlined service.
• Serves – Serves meals according to menus and daily meal distribution plan. Coordinates menus, special functions, receptions, and catering services.
• Fulfills – Satisfies guest orders in a timely manner while adhering to best practices.
• Oversees – Ensures proper cleaning and maintenance of assigned areas in accordance with Wesley Woods operational standards.
• Inventories - Ensure that the kitchen area is stocked and organized; alert manager of any inventory deficiencies and keep inventory records.
• Sanitizes – Maintains a clean and sanitized work area to include equipment and utensils.
• Performs – Additional responsibilities assigned as required.

Skills

Institutional cooking experience

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Wesley Woods Senior Living, Inc. in Athens, GA is seeking a Part Time Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents in long-term care facilities, under supervision. The role requires coordinating menus, following recipes, and maintaining sanitation standards in a rotating day/evening shift.

The position requires a High School Diploma and 2 years of institutional cooking experience, preferably in healthcare. Lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and English literacy are essential.