Cook

Shift: Part-Time 6a-2p and Part-Time 10:30am-6:30pm

Salary: $14.80-15.80/hour

General Job Summary:

Responsible for preparing and serving attractive and palatable meals according to planned menu. Supervises and assists in maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen and stock rooms.

Scope of Job Tasks:

1. Prepares meals according to menu and supervises the quality and quantity of food served. Adheres to all sanitary regulations regarding the handling and serving of food. Prepares food according to recipes and transfers foods to steam table for servicing.
2. Serves food according to established portion control and temperature guidelines.
3. Stores left overs appropriately in dated containers.
4. Cleans work areas after meals.
5. Follows all Federal, State, and Local kitchen and dietary regulations. Follows OSHA safety standards.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pay package
• Insurance benefits include dental, vision, life, and disability, among others
• Aultcare Health Insurance
• Shift Differential
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Matching 401K
• Paid CEU’s
• Complimentary Meals
• Nursing Student Scholarships and tuition reimbursement
• Extensive training provided
• Emphasis on Flexible Scheduling
• Feel Appreciated!
• Voted # 1 retirement community and assisted living facility in Tuscarawas County in the 2019-20 Times-Reporter “Best of the Best” contest

High School diploma preferred, but not required. Must be able to follow written and oral directions. Must have good verbal communication skills. Must exercise sound judgment in decision making. Must be able to meet meal schedules while avoiding food waste.

Work Experience:

Prior kitchen experience is required. Knowledge of the dietary needs of the elderly and proper sanitation methods preferred.

Physical Demands:

Good physical and mental health. Must be able to stand and walk short distances for extended periods of time. Must be able to stoop, reach, lift, and carry at least 40 pounds. Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability. Must have good hand dexterity to safely prepare food.

Work Conditions:

Works in a clean, well-lighted and ventilated kitchen. Atmosphere is warm and humid from cooking foods. Exposed to sudden temperature changes when entering refrigerators and freezers. Potential for burns from hot food and utensils, and cuts from knives. Potential for falls on slippery floors. Following proper safety standards essential.

Responsibility For Confidential Matters

Works regularly with some information such as medical records or reports, information on computer screens or other electronic devices, and records that are restricted to the specific persons. Must comply with confidentiality policy.

I have reviewed this job description and position qualifications. The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work. It is not meant to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and work conditions required when performing this job. Management retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.