Cook

Dial Silvercrest Corp • Iowa City, IA

6h

About The Position

The Cook independently prepares meals and manages food production, supporting the Sous or Executive Chef in maintaining high food quality and safety standards. The role prepares meals for residents, adapts recipes for special dining needs, contributes to menu planning, and helps maintain clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and food-storage areas.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• At least 2 years of cooking experience in a senior living, healthcare, or restaurant setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and dietary guidelines.
• Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations.
• Ability to promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
• Ability to operate kitchen appliances, including a dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine, blender, food processor, meat slicer, and mixer.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• ServeSafe or equivalent certification.
• Willingness to learn and help others.
• Enjoyment in working with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals for residents, with attention to quality and presentation.
• Alter or adapt recipes to accommodate residents’ special dining needs or improve recipes.
• Ensure food is attractively presented on the plate before serving.
• Identify food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus and report them to the supervisor.
• Participate in new menu and special menu planning.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area, kitchen, and storage areas.
• Handle, label, and store food properly for infection control.
• Prepare meats for storage and portion control upon delivery, and properly store delivered foods and ingredients.
• Assist with dishwashing and kitchen sanitation as needed.
• Notify the manager of food supply needs and malfunctioning equipment or appliances.
• Assist in recording Ready-to-Use food items in the TELS website, recording three items for every meal.
• Record cooler, freezer, and dish machine temperatures in the TELS website.
• Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day they occur.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information concerning residents, community operations, and personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Birthday and anniversary PTO.
• Tuition assistance.
• Double pay on holidays.
• PTO accrual on Day 1.
• Referral bonus.
• Free meal during shift, with savings of up to $260.
• Loyalty incentive.
• Employee recognition program.
• Discounts through Verizon and AT&T.
• Pay advance program.
• Medical and prescription drug insurance, including dental and vision.
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed