Weekend Kitchen Lead - Long-Term Care (Part-Time)

Autumnwind; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Autumnwind in Caldwell, Idaho is seeking a part-time cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will work Friday through Sunday mornings, preparing meals and following menus for residents in a long-term care setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience. ServSafe certification is required, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with dietary staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of cook experience in a hospital or long-term care facility.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information to managers and employees.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guides. Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for the meals. Prepare pureed foods. Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
• Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets. Assist with serving the different meals. Clean cooking area and serving carts.
• Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses. Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents. Ability to cooperate. Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.
• To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Skills

Read procedures

Follow recipes

Present information

Fractions/percentages/ratios

Problem solving

Interpreting instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year hospital/long-term care cook experience

Job description

Autumnwind in Caldwell, Idaho is seeking a part-time cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will work Friday through Sunday mornings, preparing meals and following menus for residents in a long-term care setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience. ServSafe certification is required, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with dietary staff.