Cook

Dial Silvercrest Corp • Omaha, NE

14h

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 position prepares meals for residents, adapts recipes to meet special dining needs, and helps with menu planning. It also involves maintaining a clean, organized kitchen; ensuring food is handled and stored safely; tracking food items and equipment temperatures; and reporting supply needs, equipment problems, and on-the-job injuries.

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.
• 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 pounds.

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 before serving.
• Identify food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus and report needs 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 ensure delivered foods and ingredients are stored properly.
• Assist with dishwashing and kitchen sanitation as needed.
• Notify the manager of food supply needs and malfunctioning equipment or appliances.
• Help record 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 shift on the day they occur.
• Maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, community operations, and personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Birthday and anniversary PTO.
• Tuition assistance.
• Double pay on holidays.
• PTO accrual from day one.
• Referral bonus.
• Free meal during shift, with stated 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: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed