Cook - PT - Weekend

CHSGa • Dahlonega, GA

9d

About The Position

The Cook prepares meals for residents according to dietician-created menus and standardized recipes, including specialized, therapeutic, and other ordered diets. The role involves preparing food in large quantities for older adults, using institutional cookware and kitchen equipment, and ensuring meals are prepared and served on time with appropriate portions and substitutions. The Cook also supports tray-line service, monitors diet orders and changes, and follows food storage, sanitation, infection-control, and kitchen-equipment procedures. The position is part-time weekend work with a starting pay of $16.38 per hour and weekly pay.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or associates.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems in standardized situations involving several concrete variables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodations available where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods for each meal according to menus created by dieticians and standardized recipes.
• Operate kitchen equipment, including mixers, meat slicers, food processors, ovens, and steamers.
• Prepare meals in large quantities appropriate for older adults, using institutional-sized cookware.
• Work at a steady pace to ensure meals are ready and served on time.
• Assist with food-service line and tray-line setup and service, ensuring ordered diets and appropriate portions are provided.
• Understand and process diet orders, including NPO orders, diet changes, specialized and therapeutic diets, and menu substitutions.
• Provide substitutes for individuals who refuse foods served and record substitutions according to procedures.
• Store leftovers and opened food properly; check and put away stock appropriately.
• Clean work surfaces, floors, equipment, dishes, pots, and pans, and store cleaning materials appropriately.
• Comply with infection-control policies and keep equipment clean.
• Record freezer and walk-in refrigerator temperatures; check and record water temperatures, dishwasher sanitizer, and chemical levels, replacing chemicals as needed.
• Follow operating and cleaning procedures for kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Make coffee or tea as requested and follow procedures for serving associate meals.
• Report needed repairs to the maintenance department.
• Fill gaps in kitchen staffing when required.
• Communicate warmly and professionally with associates, patients, family members, and visitors; respond helpfully to concerns and questions.
• Contribute to committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative System efforts.
• Perform other duties as needed to ensure the success of the System.

Benefits

• myFlexPay, with the ability to receive pay before payday
• Paid time off with the ability to cash out
• Seven paid holidays
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Referral bonus program
• Weekly pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED