Wages negotiable pending experience, room for advancement!
Offering $1/HR. Weekend Shift Differential
$150.00 Employee Referral Program
Jefferson Memory Care is a Community Based Residential Care Facility that provides specialized care for residents with Alzheimer's and/or Dementia.
Cook responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Reads menu and extended menu to estimate food requirements.
· Prepares food items for general and special diets for residents.
· Modifies texture of foods using appropriate equipment to conform to doctor orders.
· Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, food processor, etc.
· Observes and tests food being prepared by tasting, smelling, and taking internal temperatures to ensure that food is cooked thoroughly.
· Prepares steam table for tray service and serves appropriate portion size of all hot food.
· Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work area and equipment.
· Maintains compliance with department policies, such as, safety, sanitation, etc.
· Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of equipment such as, ovens, steam table, etc.
· Bakes, roasts, boils, and steams meat, fish, vegetables, desserts and other foods.
· Cleans dishes, pots and pans after use.
· Handles food and operates equipment in accordance with sanitary practices and department policy.
· Unlocks kitchen for A.M. shift and locks kitchen after P.M. shift.
· Assists co-workers after own tasks are complete.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications for Cook:
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
One-year dietary and/or cook experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility or quantity food production experience is preferred, but is not necessary.
At least 18 years of age and exhibit the capacity to respond to the needs of the residents and manage the complexity of the CBRF.
Having previous experience working in a related skill and/or health care related field having direct contact with one or more of the client groups identified under DHS 83.02 (16) is beneficial.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
