Part Time Cook

CENTERVILLE; Centerville (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking facility where your culinary skills will shine! As a cook, you'll be responsible for preparing delicious meals that cater to the dietary needs of residents, ensuring that every dish is not only nutritious but also visually appealing. This role offers a chance to work collaboratively with a supportive team while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. If you have a passion for food and a commitment to quality care, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 1+ years as a cook in healthcare preferred.
• Must obtain ServSafe Certificate and maintain good standing with health authorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and prepare meals according to menus.
• Assist in serving meals and report resident care concerns.
• Supervise staff in absence of Dietary Supervisor.

Skills

Ability to read technical procedures

Effective communication skills

Mathematical concepts application

Problem-solving skills

ServSafe Certificate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary manner. Prepare tasteful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities, following prepared menus and portion control guides. Prepare special diets accurately and record food temperatures for the meals. Prepare pureed foods as needed.

Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments, maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets, assist with serving meals, and clean cooking areas and serving carts. Report resident care concerns and potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nurses. Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff. Ensure food presentation is appealing to residents and cooperate effectively within the team.

Supervise in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. Follow all cleaning schedules diligently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility.

Skills and Certifications

• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Effective communication skills to present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Problem-solving and interpretative skills for various instructions.
• Must obtain and maintain a ServSafe Certificate. Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred. Must stay in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, talking, tasting, and smelling. Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

Work Environment

Typically low to moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information

Management reserves the right to reassign duties as needed. The described features are not exhaustive and may change due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.