Part Time Cook-Assisted Living

The Goodman Group, LLC • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

Legends on Lake Lorraine is seeking a part-time Cook for its assisted living team. The role supports residents and the community by preparing cold foods, bakery and salad items, and other meals. The Cook follows menus, recipes, special diet orders, portion-control procedures, food-safety practices, and service timelines, and serves meals to residents and guests as needed. The position works 6 a.m.–2 p.m., with flexible scheduling availability, and requires work every other weekend and every other holiday. Starting wage is $18 per hour. The role has no direct reports or supervisory responsibilities. Employees are expected to provide courteous, responsive, quality service through the Platinum Service® program and follow applicable workplace policies and procedures.

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 in the facility.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.
• Be knowledgeable about cooking large quantities of food with little to no direction on how to prepare recipes.
• Be knowledgeable about culinary practices, procedures, and food safety.
• Be able to frequently lift or carry 30 pounds and occasionally lift or carry 50 pounds.
• Be able to frequently push or pull up to 30 pounds and occasionally push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to bend, twist, stoop, reach at or below shoulder level, and frequently stand or walk.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menus and recipes, ensuring food is palatable, at the appropriate temperature, and appetizing in appearance.
• Inspect special-diet trays to ensure residents receive the correct diet; serve food using established portion-control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets according to planned menus, standardized recipes, and special-diet orders.
• Prepare cold foods, bakery items, and salads; cook hot foods as directed by supervisors.
• Follow culinary practices, procedures, food-safety standards, and food-service timelines.
• Provide only authorized substitutions to residents who refuse daily menu options.
• Serve meals to residents and guests as needed.
• Assist with food preparation for special meals, parties, and events, and with preparation for upcoming meals and days.
• Prepare food according to sanitary and Food ServSafe regulations.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas.
• Assist with inventory and replenishment of food and supplies; ensure items for the next meal are available and store incoming supplies as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed