Resident Kitchen Chef Full-Time, On-site Childcare

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Vacation

Sick and holiday pay

Discounted on-site meals

Flexible spending plans

Pension plan

On-site childcare/pre-school with/redu

Job summary

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen is seeking a full-time cook to prepare meals per planned menus, ensuring quality and appearance while complying with sanitary policies. Training is provided; prior experience is not required.

The role supports resident meals, coordinates with the facility dietitian, stocks supplies, and helps maintain clean, organized kitchen operations on a shift from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with every-other weekend/holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• Education: High School education or equivalent.
• Experience: None. On the job training provided

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare short order items as requested.
• Prepare food in sanitary regulations, as well as with our established policies and procedures
• Complete prep work and stocking to acceptable levels.
• Utilize production sheets and recipes for cold food inventory.
• Rotate and date cold stock each morning.
• Prepare meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Plate and garnish in an attractive manner.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is being served.
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Assist to ensure that department personnel, residents, visitors, etc., follow established culinary policies and procedures.
• Work with the facility dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure appropriate quality and quantity of food served.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
• Assume responsibility to supervise culinary personnel in absence of Director of Culinary Services.
• Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for culinary services activities to meet the needs of the residents.
• Coordinate culinary service with other departments as necessary.
• Report complaints and grievances to the Director of Culinary Services.
• Complete scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Date and store left over food according to policy and procedures.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Ensure that food storage areas are clean and properly arranged at all times.
• Conduct daily inspections of assigned work areas to assure that cleanliness and sanitary conditions are maintained.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Report discrepancies to the Director of Culinary Services.
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job description

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen is seeking a full-time cook to prepare meals per planned menus, ensuring quality and appearance while complying with sanitary policies. Training is provided; prior experience is not required.

The role supports resident meals, coordinates with the facility dietitian, stocks supplies, and helps maintain clean, organized kitchen operations on a shift from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with every-other weekend/holiday rotation.