Cook, Day/Evening Shift, Full-Time

Lutheran Senior Services • Webster Groves, MO

279d • $15 - $23

About The Position

At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with - residents and coworkers - every day. The position involves preparing meals in an efficient and appealing manner according to the provided menus and recipes while directing other dining staff as needed to ensure a quality food product is provided for the resident/customer. This may be under the direction of Chefs and Dining Service Supervisors.

Requirements

• Two years' experience of institutional cooking, prep cooking or kitchen work preferred.
• Must have or be willing to receive a Hepatitis A vaccine if working within St. Louis County (in accordance with County health regulations).
• Ability to plan, organize, interpret, make independent decisions and direct work of employees.

Responsibilities

• Prepares breakfast, lunch, dinner, alternative menus, special event and catering foods, cafeteria foods and dietary restricted foods following standardized recipes and production sheets or as directed.
• Prepares high quality meals that taste and smell good and have a pleasing appearance and presentation. Tests and tastes food to ensure quality flavor, consistency, texture and temperature.
• Prepares appropriate size portions and quantity of food adhering to standardized production menus when appropriate. Prepares alternate food items and/or additional quantities when requested by resident or customer in a timely fashion.
• Maintains proper sanitation in the kitchen and dining area keeping areas clean and organized. Utilizes and maintains equipment according to safety and standard operating instructions.
• Follows infection control and safety procedures, including proper hand washing, food preparation, food storage, food disposal and wearing protective clothing and equipment.
• Follows all safety procedures and protocol as dictated by EverTrue policy, federal and state regulations and standard food handling practice and correct and/or report all hazardous conditions, defective equipment and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediately.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back
• Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution
• Education Financial Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness
• Pay advances (PayActiv)
• Caregiver support (TCARE)
• Leaves of Absence
• Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot)
• Commuter support
• Extended Sick Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Jury Duty Pay
• Medical/Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
• Life insurance
• Disability (Long-term and Short-term)
• Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident)
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities