Evening Dietary Cook
About this role
Job Summary:
We are seeking a full-time cook to join our team! The ideal candidate will embrace and exhibit our four core values: Compassion, dedication to excellence, accountability, and positively engaged. Hours are 11am-7:30pm, every other weekend and 2-3 days per week. We offer competitive pay with additional incentive and weekend pay! 401k with employer match, and educational opportunities are also available.
Duties:
• Supervise Dining Services in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director of Dining Services. • Oversee evening dietary assistants. • Prepare meals according to assigned menus. • Adhere to food production schedules, minimizing waste. • Properly label and store food items and leftovers. • Clean and maintain sanitation of all equipment used. • Sanitize work surfaces and serving areas before the end of each shift. • Prepare special items, meals, and snacks as required. • Prepare special nourishment or supplements as directed by the dietary supervisor. • Identify and address safety hazards in food service areas. • Assist in maintaining perpetual supplies inventory and report shortages. • Ensure compliance with established food preparation policies and standards. • Log temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, dishwasher, and sanitizer after each meal service. • Log temperatures of all food before placing into warmers. • Manage freezer stock deliveries on designated days.
Requirements:
• Previous experience in a similar role within a healthcare or long-term care setting preferred. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and motivate staff. • Knowledge of nutritional, dietary, and food service standards. • Ability to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. • Capability to push and pull food carts and steam tables over distances of 300 feet. • Flexibility to bend, kneel, squat, and stand for extended periods. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Adequate vision to read menus and cooking directions. • High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification a plus.