Cook - Madonna Heights Residential Dining
About The Position
The Cook prepares and cooks meals for a residential healthcare dining setting, following patient menus, healthcare dietary guidelines, recipes, and food safety requirements. The role supports residents’ nutrition and wellbeing by preparing meals that meet nutritional standards and accommodate special diets, allergies, and food restrictions. It also involves maintaining an orderly kitchen and working with the Chef Manager, food service coworkers, and dietary or clinical staff to meet meal-service needs. This is a full-time, non-exempt, primarily site-based position. Workdays and hours align with the food service schedule. Occasional extended hours may be needed for special events or operational needs, and occasional travel to other district locations may be required for substitute coverage or operational support. The role operates mainly in a kitchen and food production environment, with moderate to loud noise during meal service. Pay is $19 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of professional culinary or food service experience.
- ServSafe certification, or ability to obtain it within a defined timeframe after hire; local food safety certification in the jurisdiction of employment.
- Proficiency in recipe procedures and cooking techniques, including batch cooking and recipe execution.
- Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
- Commitment to food safety and sanitation.
- Dependable, caring, and professional attitude; good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Genuine interest in resident nutrition and wellbeing.
- Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
- Ability to work around hot and cold temperatures and move in and out of storerooms and near ovens and freezers.
Nice To Haves
- Residential, correctional, or institutional food service experience.
- Basic cooking knowledge; training is available for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals according to healthcare dietary guidelines, patient menus, recipes, and production standards.
- Follow procedures for special diets, allergies, and food restrictions, and support residents’ nutritional and medical needs.
- Ensure food is prepared safely and attractively, meeting portioning, presentation, and nutritional compliance standards.
- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards, including HACCP and ServSafe requirements; accurately complete temperature logs and production records.
- Manage the timing and sequencing of cooking operations to meet meal-service deadlines.
- Keep kitchen stations stocked, clean, sanitized, organized, and properly maintained throughout the service day.
- Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, food service coworkers, and dietary or clinical staff to support daily service goals.
- Follow company policies, production standards, and assigned schedules.
- Travel occasionally to other school locations within the district for substitute coverage or operational support.
- Work occasional extended hours to support special events or operational needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Paid training.
- Opportunities for growth in healthcare food service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
