COOK- Trinity Oaks Retirement

Lutheran Services Carolinas•Salisbury, NC

3d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Oaks Retirement is hiring a full-time Cook for 32 to 40 hours per week. The Cook will be responsible for preparing and serving meals according to planned menus, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, and ordering food and kitchen supplies to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen. This is a full-time position requiring a set schedule from Monday to Friday, with work expected every other weekend and on scheduled holidays. The pay rate is $16 to $18 per hour. Daily Pay is available, allowing employees to access earned pay on a daily basis prior to the normal pay day. Benefits, including insurance and paid time off (PTO), begin after 30 days of employment.

Requirements

Some high school coursework, a high school diploma, or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions
Proven ability to instruct subordinate personnel in proper food preparation and serving methods
Ability to plan effective work methods in the kitchen
Attention to detail and the ability to write and follow instructions for recipes, dietary needs, and meal orders.
Must have knowledge of food sanitation principles.
Must be able to work with chemicals and cleaning agents.
Must be able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds and tolerate exposure to temperature and humidity.
Must maintain personal hygiene according to standards for Food Service Employees.
Must be free from infections or diseases.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Training or experience in a food service environment.
Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Assumes full responsibility for the Dietary Department in the absence of the Director of Dining Services or Assistant Director of Dining Services.
Reviews menus prior to preparing food.
Prepares regular and therapeutic diet meals based on planned menus and lifts heavy pots of food as necessary.
Follows standardized recipes and special diet orders, serving meals according to dietary requirements and portion control standards.
Checks diet trays to ensure they are correctly served and assists with planning and preparing special meals.
Assists the Director of Dietary Services in menu planning by suggesting new menu items.
Follows both oral and written instructions.
Assists the Director and Assistant Director of Dietary Services with the orientation, training, coaching, and supervision of dietary personnel.
Removes frozen meat and other items from the walk-in freezer for thawing and meal preparation.
Assists with scheduled daily cleaning duties.
Keeps all equipment and work areas clean as required.
Reports equipment and supply needs to the Director of Dietary Services and helps check incoming food supplies.
Obtains information for nutritional assessment.
Completes MDS assessments and develops nutritional care plans.
Documents in progress notes per facility protocol and regulatory requirements.
Participates in care plan meetings and follows up on any problems noted.
Attends in-service training classes and practices new skills and work habits.
Understands and utilizes emergency equipment as needed.
Remains cordial and tactful with residents, peers, and others.
Follows all established policies and procedures of the dietary department and facility.
Completes other assigned duties that may be necessary for the orderly operation of the facility.