We are seeking a dependable Part-Time Dietary Cook to join our team in a welcoming memory care community. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys preparing meals, maintaining a clean kitchen, and serving older adults in a positive environment.
Schedule:
- Tuesday and Friday 11:30am-7pm -- Weekday scheduled days may vary
- Every other weekend 11:30am-7pm
Responsibilities:
- Willingness to work as a cook and aide.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
- Use a mix of fresh and pre-made ingredients to prepare meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner, alternative menus, special event catering foods, snacks, and dietary restricted foods following standardized recipes and production sheets.
- Ensure high-quality meals with appealing taste, smell, and presentation; which includes taste tests to maintain quality.
- Portion food appropriately and prepare alternate food items or additional quantities as requested by residents or other customers.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas; adheres to sanitation and safety protocols.
- Follow infection control and safety procedures, including proper hand washing, food preparation, storage, disposal, and wearing protective clothing and equipment.
- Adhere to safety procedures, federal and state regulations, and standard food handling practices; report hazardous conditions, defective equipment, accidents, or incidents to the supervisor immediately.
- Think and work independently as well as with direction.
- Communicate professionally in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
- Attend training as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- High humidity, high heat, and cold air in various work areas.
- Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, taste and/or smell.
- Regularly required to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
- Willingness to work beyond normal hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
- Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment provided as needed.
Qualifications:
- Willingness to work as a cook and aide.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
- Experience in kitchen work.
- Ability to plan, organize, interpret, make independent decisions, and work professionally with others.
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Paid training
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
