Line Cook / Head Cook
About The Position
Otterbein is seeking a Line Cook / Head Cook to join its not-for-profit retirement community. The role participates in preparing, cooking, and serving food for residents, guests, and partners while following strict sanitary conditions. The cook performs related tasks and other duties assigned by supervisors. The listed shift is part-time, 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Otterbein describes its staff as partners in caring and emphasizes person-centered care that honors residents and their choices. The organization serves older adults through lifestyle communities, small-house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Two to five years of cooking experience in long-term care or a similar setting preferred.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two to five years of cooking experience in long-term care or a similar setting.
Responsibilities
- Read menus to estimate food requirements and procure food from storage.
- Prepare and cook food according to company standards and recipes.
- Measure and mix ingredients, and use kitchen utensils and equipment to prepare menu items such as soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles.
- Bake, roast, steam, broil, and fry meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and other foods.
- Season food according to recipes and discuss necessary recipe adjustments with a supervisor.
- Check food for proper doneness by tasting, smelling, and taking temperatures.
- Carve meats; portion food into serving pans or onto plates; and add gravies, sauces, and garnishes.
- Wash, peel, cut, and shred fruits and vegetables as needed.
- Butcher chickens, fish, and meats as needed.
- Bake breads, rolls, and pastries as needed.
- Maintain sanitation and orderliness of equipment, supplies, utensils, and the work area.
- Coordinate work with other food service employees to prevent waste and make use of overproduction.
- Replenish food and provide backup on the service line for dining center customers.
- Select and develop recipes as needed.
- Cut, trim, bone, and carve meats and poultry for cooking.
- Portion cooked foods according to serving size and garnishing methods.
- Follow prep sheets to prepare items for the next day's meals.
- Perform related tasks and other duties assigned by supervisors.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pet insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO), accruing from day one
- Paid holidays
- DailyPay access to up to 100% of earned wages daily
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for any field of study
- Tuition discounts through partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
- Employee-sponsored crisis fund
- Legal and identity theft protection
- Partner discounts through Access Perks
- Access to personal and professional development materials through RightNow Media @ Work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
