PT Cook

Grace Management, Inc.; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading senior living community as a Cook, where you'll prepare nutritious meals and ensure a safe kitchen environment. This part-time role offers flexible shifts, competitive pay, and a supportive team atmosphere. Ideal candidates will have cooking experience and a commitment to excellent service.

Benefits

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Health/Dental Insurance

401K with employer match

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum two years cooking experience, preferably within healthcare or hospitality.
• Serv-Safe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve all food items using high-quality ingredients.
• Monitor and record temperatures of kitchen refrigerators and freezers daily.
• Comply with all state and local rules for a clean, safe kitchen.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Pay up to $17.00/hour

Part-time morning/afternoon shifts - Schedule varies

At Vintage Park at Gardner, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents through compassionate care and unwavering support. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to creating exceptional living experiences and who are eager to contribute to a supportive, family-like atmosphere. When you join Vintage Park at Gardner, you become an integral part of a team that values making a positive difference every single day. If you are driven by empathy and excellence, we invite you to bring your talents to our welcoming community.

Full-time Benefits Include:

• PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay
• Daily pay
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Life Insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Summary Of Duties Of The Cook:

The primary responsibility of the Cook is to provide wholesome, nutritious, and attractive food served at the appropriate temperature. The Cook reports to the Dining Services Director.

Essential Functions Of The Cook:

• Prepare and serve all food items using high-quality ingredients and appropriate garnishes.
• Use recipes and correct portion sizes to provide a consistent product while controlling costs.
• Record and monitor food temperatures during storage, preparation, cooking, and serving.
• Label, date, and properly store all foods.
• Monitor and record temperatures of all kitchen refrigerators and freezers daily.
• Control overproduction and waste of all food items.
• Comply with all state and local rules and regulations for a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen.
• Responsible for washing and sanitizing food service equipment.
• Responsible for general cleaning of the cook's area, freezers, refrigerators, and storage areas.
• Follow established safety procedures while operating kitchen equipment.
• Responsible for storage of items received from vendors.
• Check inventory of needed supplies daily to ensure proper stock levels for the preparation of menu items.
• Mop and clean kitchen as needed.
• Remove garbage to dumpster as needed.
• Report equipment and safety issues to the Food Service Director.
• Work as a team member to maintain a pleasant, effective work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions Of The Cook:

• Support and participate in resident-centered activity programs.
• Participate in projects or committees as assigned.
• Attend all associate meetings including in-service education and associate functions, as requested by supervisor.
• Assist in various tasks involving residents as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED at a minimum.
• Minimum two years cooking experience, preferably within healthcare or hospitality.
• Serv-Safe Certification preferred.
• Physical ability to communicate by speaking, seeing, and hearing sufficiently to serve residents.
• Professional appearance, adherence to dress code, and good hygiene.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Free of communicable disease.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Courteous and diplomatic in dealings with residents and staff.
• Completion of drug testing and criminal background check upon hire and as requested.
• Physical requirements include bending, standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, etc.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.

There is no greater way to elevate your career than by contributing your passion and skill to a senior living community. Grace Management, Inc. is committed to nurturing a sense of belonging and supporting your professional growth. The quality of our communities depends on the quality of our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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