Part Time Cook Day Shift Assisted Living

The Goodman Group, LLC•Mankato, MN

10d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares cold food, bakery, and salad items, and supports meal preparation and service for residents and guests in an assisted living community. The role prepares food according to menus, standardized recipes, special diet orders, portion-control procedures, and applicable food-safety and sanitary requirements. The Cook also supports food preparation for special meals and events, keeps work areas clean and safe, and helps maintain food and supply inventory and availability. This position has no direct reports.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.
Know how to prepare large quantities of food with little or no direction on cooking recipes.
Have knowledge of culinary practices, procedures, and food safety.
Be able to frequently lift and carry 30 pounds and occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds.
Be able to frequently push and pull up to 30 pounds and occasionally push and pull up to 50 pounds.
Be able to bend, twist, stoop, reach at or below the shoulder, and frequently stand or walk.
Execute tasks independently and express yourself clearly and effectively.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare meals according to menus and recipes, ensuring food is palatable and appetizing in taste, temperature, and appearance.
Inspect special-diet trays to ensure residents receive the correct diet; follow portion-control procedures and prepare therapeutic-diet foods according to planned menus and special diet orders.
Prepare cold food, bakery, and salad items.
Cook hot foods as directed by supervisors and follow culinary practices, procedures, and food-safety requirements.
Follow food-service timelines.
Prepare and serve only authorized food substitutions when residents decline daily menu options.
Serve meals to residents and guests as needed.
Assist with food preparation for special meals, parties, and events.
Prepare food in accordance with sanitary and Food ServSafe regulations.
Maintain clean and safe work areas.
Assist with food preparation for upcoming meals and days.
Assist with inventory and replenishment of food and supplies; ensure items for the next meal are available and store incoming food and supplies as needed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Provide courteous, responsive, and quality service to residents in accordance with the Platinum Service® program and follow applicable policies and procedures.