Cook

EBEN EZER LUTHERAN CARE CENTER•Yuma, CO

10h•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Job Purpose: Prepare daily menu items in accordance with local, state, and federal food standards, facility and department policies, and in accordance with the planned menu, in the time allotted, to ensure that residents/staff/guests receive high-quality, adequate, and accurate food. Customer Service: Adherence to the MOSES program to include Mission, Ownership, Success, Excellence and Service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency, preferred.
Food Safety Certification is required.
Must be able to read and write English.
Excellent sensory perception; ability to distinguish differences in taste, smell, vision, and hearing to evaluate the quality of food.
Maintain punctuality when reporting to work and leaving work.
Ability to manage time and resources effectively.
Ability to communicate well with residents, their families, and other staff to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
Ability to think critically, be detail-oriented, be flexible, work well with peers, work under supervision, handle multiple interruptions, and work on multiple tasks throughout the day.
Must be able to use initiative and judgment in maintaining assigned area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Must exhibit a positive attitude; be courteous, compassionate, and respectful to residents, families, and co-workers.

Responsibilities

Assist with the menu development.
Prepare food in accordance with planned menus, standardized recipes and special diet orders.
Maintain production records accurately and consistently.
Handle, store, and provide food and supplies following safe food handling practices to prevent food-borne illness.
Ensure that all food service policies and procedures, including HACCP procedures, are followed. Follow established safety and sanitation practices.
Display and serve hot and cold foods in an appropriate and attractive manner.
Maintain and care for department equipment and supplies.
Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions when performing daily tasks.
Complete monthly audits according to State regulations.
Must maintain confidentiality of all work-related information according to HIPAA regulations.
Assure residents rights, privacy, and HIPAA regulations are followed.
In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Eben Ezer needs or requirements.

Benefits

3 different Medical Insurance options – with two that qualify for an HAS account, offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment
Dental & Vision Insurance - offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment
Free Telehealth Coverage – free access to general medicine doctors, mental health therapists and psychiatrist, dermatologists, nutrition counseling, neck and back care and expert medical advise (offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment)
Free AD&D and basic life insurance – after 1 year of service
Private plan for CO FAMLI Leave coverage
Many Voluntary Benefits Available – Life and AD&D, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity (offered to full and part-time team members)
401K with generous matching
Accrued Paid Leave Time, Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Sick
Food available daily with our dining services team
Access to employee discount programs
Scholarship Programs