Cook - FT

OPS LIVING LLC • Michigan City, IN

6d

About The Position

Prepare, cook and serve food for residents, by following established sanitation, safety, and dietary procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; minimum of 1 year of previous experience in food preparation preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Great communication skills to interact with various customers in conversations and writing
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in long-term care or hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares food in quantities according to the menu, recipe, and number of persons to be served
• Serves meals to residents, including the set-up and tear-down of food-service equipment
• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to resident dining areas and various workstations
• Prepares plates for residents from steam table
• Distributes supplies, utensils, and other portable equipment
• Cleans work areas, equipment, and utensils according to the proper procedures
• Washes cooking equipment, pots, pans, dishes, and utensils
• Removes garbage as needed
• Stores food in designated areas
• Monitors and records temperatures in refrigerators and freezers
• Delegates tasks to the Prep Cooks/Dietary Aides as approved by the Dietary Manager
• Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Dietary Manager
• Complies with state and federal sanitation standards
• Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards
• Attends in-services and other required meetings
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED