PRN Cook

Deercreekseniorliving; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is looking for a dedicated team member to ensure efficient, timely, and friendly service to all residents and staff. The role involves food preparation and presentation while adhering to safety standards and maintaining cleanliness.

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in food preparation techniques, capable of managing time effectively, and committed to exceeding resident dining expectations. Join a supportive environment that values quality and care for our residents.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and presentation.
• Understanding of special dietary needs of residents.
• Ability to manage time effectively and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and presents meals on time to satisfy residents’ needs.
• Ensures sanitation and cleanliness in food preparation.
• Maintains high standards for food quality at all times.

Skills

Food preparation techniques

Knowledge of dietary needs

Time management

Multitasking

Plate presentation

Job description

Position Summary

Ensures efficient, timely, and friendly service to all residents and staff. Maintains proper sanitation and safety procedures and high quality food preparation and presentation. Orders, receives, and rotates stock in conjunction with the Food Service Director. Reads and follows recipes to ensure consistency of the product. Prepares and serves food items for breakfast, lunch or dinner as assigned. Assists with meeting or exceeding resident dining expectations. Is knowledgeable in food preparation techniques and presentation. Other relevant duties may be required or assigned by Supervisor.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensures the CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to at all times.
• Ensures compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times.
• Prepares, cooks, and presents meals on time to satisfy residents’ needs.
• Knowledge of special dietary needs of residents and the required meal prep techniques.
• Maintains high standards of sanitation and cleanliness in keeping with facility requirements and state regulations.
• Breaks down and cleans all food preparation equipment after it is used.
• Completes and maintains temperature sheets, production sheets, and daily/weekly/monthly cleaning charts.
• Assists with food supply ordering as directed.
• Practices time management and multitasking in order to prepare and serve meals in a timely manner.
• Ensures quality of food at all times.
• Ensures food is cooked to correct temperatures and served at correct temperatures.
• Ensures all food prep is completed for the following day’s menu.
• Handles knives on a regular basis and follows appropriate safety measures.
• Demonstrates skill in plate presentation and portion control.
• Gives input on new menu items and recipes.
• Attends and participates in designated meetings and trainings.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.