Chef - PRN

BETHESDA GROUP•Colorado Springs, CO

34d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a PRN Chef/Cook to support the dining needs of our senior residents. This as‑needed position offers excellent flexibility for candidates looking for a role that fits their schedule. The Chef/Cook oversees all aspects of meal preparation and consistently delivers meals that are nutritious, flavorful, and professionally presented.

Requirements

Knowledge of menu planning for geriatric residents.
Excellent cooking and baking skills.
Knowledge of restricted diets such as diabetic, low fat, salt free, liquid, etc.
Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents and staff.
Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly.
Must be knowledgeable of the location of the MSDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.
Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload as emergencies arise.
Must be able to expand recipes.
Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following the Bethesda Senior Living Communities’ Mission Statement.
Must possess education that provides skills to read, comprehend, and follow recipes and procedures.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Has appropriate health certification as required by local state and federal health departments.

Nice To Haves

Culinary training preferred.

Responsibilities

Cooks meals according to established recipes and menus.
Assists Culinary Services Director in creating menus that meet the residents’ nutritional needs and accommodates residents’ food preferences.
Presents meals that are pleasing to the eye and palate.
Sets up kitchen and preps according to each day’s menu, preps for next day.
Cleans dishes, floors, walls and kitchen equipment maintaining sanitary guidelines according to community’s policies and procedures.
Maintains an organized, clean, and safe storeroom, coolers, and kitchen.
Assists in planning and cooking of special meals.
Maintains proper temperatures of steam table, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer.
Maintains confidentiality of residents’ personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents’ rights.
Maintains a professional appearance by wearing clean, pressed uniform and a demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.
Maintains a positive customer service environment and practices honesty and integrity in all aspects of performance.
Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents’ / guests’ requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes.
Performs all other duties as assigned or required.