Concordia at Kennedy is seeking a Cook for our dietary team!
The Cook is responsible for the overall coordination of food preparation, cooking and baking, and ensuring the quality and nutritional value of foods prepared.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Cook:
1. Prepares or directs the preparation of all food served using standard recipes and special diet orders as a guide.
2. Determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus and sees that supplies are obtained from storage areas in adequate time for meal production. Coordinates meal production with meal serving hours so that food quality, temperature, and appearance is preserved.
3. Keeps work area clean and sanitary at all times including proper cleaning and storing of pots, pans, utensils, kitchen equipment, etc.
4. Understands and follows all Federal, State, ServSafe, and other food service regulations in order to assure that food is handled safely throughout the receiving, storage, preparation, cooking, holding, and serving processes. This includes proper temperature logging of food, refrigerators, and freezers.
5. Evaluates food quality and taste to assure resident satisfaction.
6. Assists with food service aide duties as needed in order to assure resident hospitality by setting up tables, waiting tables, taking orders, serving food and beverages, bussing tables, cleaning/sanitizing tables, and washing dishes.
Qualifications of the Cook:
- Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
- ServSafe certification preferred
- Must have basic math skills
Pay: Up to $19.75 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
