Cook

Bethel Lutheran Home•Madison, SD

25d

About The Position

Join a Team That Has Been Caring for Seniors with Heart Since 1962 Do you enjoy preparing meals for others? Do you have a passion for ensuring food is prepared with attention to detail, safety, and compassion? If so, we are looking for a Cook to help our residents feel nourished, comfortable, and cared for. Here’s what you’ll do: · Follow cycle menus, food production sheets, standardized recipes and therapeutic diet orders in preparing and serving the specified quantities of food. · Prepare, season, cook, and serve for assigned meal(s); ensure appropriate servings according to portion control standards. · Work cooperatively with the serving staff to insure high quality food is being served and proper amounts are being maintained. · Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal services. · Responsible for cleaning and proper use of equipment; reports repairs needed. · All work areas and assigned kitchen equipment is cleaned on a consistent basis and passes all kitchen inspections. · All equipment problems are reported as soon as possible. · Wash pots and pans in a 3-compartment sink. · Ensure the 3-compartment sink is appropriately used in regards to temperature and sanitization. · Follow established guidelines for quality food production. · Coordinate standards of quality food handling with proper sanitation standards. · All sanitation guidelines are strictly followed regarding handling of food. · Additional job duties as required

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must pass a criminal background check
Must meet facility immunization requirements (e.g., flu shot, COVID-19 if applicable)
Adhere to safe food handling and storage guidelines
Must follow infection prevention, sanitation, and safety protocols
Willingness to take part in scheduled weekend/holiday rotations
Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs.
Exposure to hot surfaces and cleaning chemicals
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move for extended periods

Nice To Haves

Previous cooking for large groups or long-term care experience is desired

Responsibilities

Follow cycle menus, food production sheets, standardized recipes and therapeutic diet orders in preparing and serving the specified quantities of food.
Prepare, season, cook, and serve for assigned meal(s); ensure appropriate servings according to portion control standards.
Work cooperatively with the serving staff to insure high quality food is being served and proper amounts are being maintained.
Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal services.
Responsible for cleaning and proper use of equipment; reports repairs needed.
All work areas and assigned kitchen equipment is cleaned on a consistent basis and passes all kitchen inspections.
All equipment problems are reported as soon as possible.
Wash pots and pans in a 3-compartment sink.
Ensure the 3-compartment sink is appropriately used in regards to temperature and sanitization.
Follow established guidelines for quality food production.
Coordinate standards of quality food handling with proper sanitation standards.
All sanitation guidelines are strictly followed regarding handling of food.
Additional job duties as required