PART TIME COOK (Day & Evening Hours)

Thomas Rest Haven; Coon Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Positive home-like atmosphere

Job summary

Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids, Iowa, is looking for a dedicated Cook responsible for preparing and delivering quality meals to residents. The position entails maintaining kitchen sanitation and adhering to food safety practices while providing a positive atmosphere.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the food service team to ensure meals are prepared according to established menus and nutritional guidelines. Benefits include IPERS and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.

Responsibilities

• Prepares resident meals according to menus and physician orders.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment and utensils.
• Logs and records temperatures of food and equipment.
• Assists with tray service and meal preparation.

Education

High school education or GED

Job description

Thomas Rest Havenis a place where residents are not just cared for but cared about! We are a city owned, not for profit, community involved, family orientated, work life balance, empowering place to work!!

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

A Cook is responsible for preparation of properly prepared resident meals that are cooked and apportioned according to authorized menus and physician orders in a timely manner. The Cook will be responsible for assuring that all duties in and around the kitchen, including the presentation and delivery of food, are consistently, attractively, and tastefully achieved.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares or directs the preparation of food items on assigned and scheduled menus.
• Adheres to food production and usage schedules and avoids waste.
• Appropriately and immediately labels and stores food items/leftovers after use. Daily assesses all food items in refrigerators to ensure that outdated items are discarded appropriately.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment and utensils, and work, storage, and serving areas by cleaning immediately after use.
• Prepares, or directs preparation of special items, snacks, or meals.
• Prepares or directs preparation of special nourishments or supplements and identifies with the resident’s name, as instructed by the Food Service Supervisor or Dietitian.
• Identifies and corrects safety hazards in the food service areas
• Complies with the established policies, practices, and standards for food preparation.
• Logs and records temperatures of food, freezers, refrigerators, and dishwashers as assigned.
• Helps set up tables for meal service.
• Assistwith tray service to residents in the dining area and pick up dishes after meal is served.
• Assists with the assembly of, washing of and/or stacking of dishes and storage of clean dishes in the proper place.
• Assists with general cleaning and as needed.
• Maintains daily care of dishwasher and dishwashing area, lavatory and sink, salad worktable, dish storage cabinet, and food carts.
• Assures that trash cans are cleaned.
• Assists with care of floors in kitchen by sweeping and/or mopping at a time when food is not being prepared or served.
• Assists in maintaining dry storage areas, handling, unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies and notifies the Food Service Supervisor of shortages or discrepancies.
• Assures that soiled linens are delivered to laundry.
• Advises Food Service Supervisor of any needed changes to the diet cards in a timely manner.
• Has ability to reasonably conform to all rules and policies of the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school education or GED is preferred, but not required. Must be at least 16 years old.

Additional Information

Benefits Include:

• IPERS
• A positive home-like atmosphere while providing care for our amazing residents!

All ofyour information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.