Cook, Long Term Care (LTC) - PRN

About the position

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. This is a PRN position that could become part-time, with availability to work day or evening hours desired. The job involves preparing, assembling baked goods, cooking, seasoning, and portioning food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors of the designated facility, while adhering to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation. The role requires maintaining cleanliness in cooking and serving areas, labeling and storing food, and ensuring the highest quality and safest food possible is provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assembles baked goods, cooks, seasons, and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors.
• Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
• Follows standardized recipes and Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines.
• Documents HACCP steps, temperatures, and outcomes.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers, kettles, ovens, and dishwashers.
• Works with internal customers requiring above average communication and teamwork skills.
• Possesses ability to work independently when necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk long distances.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Minimum of six months of applicable experience preferred.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Serv Safe certification may be required depending on location.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending on location requirements.
• Valid Driver's License may be required depending on location.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package