Cook Chef Memory Care
About The Position
Iris Memory Care of Edmond is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Cook to prepare meals for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The community has 40 residents across two buildings, and residents live across the full spectrum of the disease. The Cook prepares and serves meals on schedule while maintaining food quality, presentation, efficient service, sanitation, and kitchen safety. The schedule is 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, with a one-hour lunch. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour and is negotiable based on experience. Candidates with memory care experience receive priority.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
- ServSafe certification or ability to complete an approved course.
- Ability to prepare and serve a wide variety of foods skillfully.
- Reliable attendance and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 35 pounds regularly, with frequent pushing, pulling, bending, walking, reaching, and stooping.
- Annual verification of a negative TB skin test.
- Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
- Positive, team-oriented attitude.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of similar food service experience.
- Memory care experience; priority is given to candidates with this experience.
- Supervisory experience with older adults’ food needs.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve meals to residents within scheduled times, with attention to quality, presentation, and efficient service.
- Maintain food quality, appropriate quantities, and sanitation throughout the kitchen.
- Keep kitchen and food storage areas clean, organized, and safe.
- Learn residents’ food needs and preferences and coordinate with care staff as needed.
- Follow established menus and adjust recipes with guidance from the consultant dietician to meet residents’ nutritional needs.
- Inspect food for quality, temperature, and appearance before serving, and offer substitutions as needed.
- Maintain coolers, meal service records, and required documentation.
- Follow local, state, and corporate health, sanitation, and infection-control requirements.
- Report food service concerns or kitchen inspection issues and provide a plan for correction.
- Help train team members on daily kitchen sanitation practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
