Cook

Cedarhurst Senior Living - Nicholasville, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Nicholasville, KY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Cedarhurst, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a Cook at our Cedar Creek of Marion community. Work hours will fall between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with shifts scheduled at varying times within this range. As a Cook, you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily! You will provide a top-notch dining experience for our residents and their families.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and standardized recipes.
• Tasting and preparing food to determine quality.
• Preparing all special dietary needs as directed by the Dining Services Director and/or menus assigned.
• Determining food and supplies needed and coordinate meal production with serving hours.
• Assisting with proper documentation of temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning schedules.
• Assisting with orientation and training of new kitchen staff.
• Handling food in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Practicing all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Attending all in-services as required.
• Maintaining safety standards as outlined by Cedarhurst guidelines for infection control.
• Utilizing basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations.
• Maintaining appropriate food temperatures by ensuring proper cooling/heating procedures are followed and equipment is working properly.
• Remaining current and up to date with all food safety licensing requirements for FDA, state, county, and local authorities along with ensuring all guidelines are adhered to.
• Ensuring effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents' families concerning residents' care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
• Working well with others and taking direction from management, as well as taking initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and previous experience
• At least one (1) years' experience as a cook preferred.
• Applicable state/county licensure.
• Food Manager Certification required, or ability to obtain.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g., Explorer, Chrome, and Fire Fox), Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and Publisher, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and any HR related systems if applicable.

Nice-to-haves

• CPR or BLS certification preferred.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service)