Cook - Full Time - Flagstaff Veterans Home

Powerlink • Flagstaff, AZ

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Powerlink is seeking a skilled Dietary Cook to join its Foodservice Operations team at the Flagstaff Veterans Home. Powerlink provides healthcare integrated services to long-term care and senior living facilities.

The Dietary Cook works under the supervision of the Culinary Manager and the Dietary Manager. The role involves food preparation and production control, inventory control, kitchen safety and sanitation, equipment operation and cleaning, food safety, following recipes, and preparing therapeutic diets and modified-texture foods and liquids. The cook assists with ordering and receiving as needed, maintains a clean and safe work area, and helps dietary aides as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of experience as a cook in a long-term care or other healthcare setting.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays with flexible hours.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to stand up to 10 hours a day.
• Must be local to Flagstaff, Arizona, and surrounding areas.

Nice To Haves

• Current ServSafe® certification or Food Handler certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and manage food production.
• Maintain inventory control and assist with ordering and receiving as necessary.
• Follow food safety, kitchen safety, sanitation, and equipment cleaning procedures.
• Adhere to recipes and prepare therapeutic diets and modified-texture foods and liquids.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Assist dietary aides as necessary.

What This Job Offers

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