Prep Cook

Lutheran Senior Services•Webster Groves, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prep cook shall prepare, set-up, pan all food and serve for each meal. They shall also perform cleaning assignments, and other kitchen and dish room duties. Adheres to the Code of Conduct and upholds the philosophy, vision, and core values of the organization and ensures the Christian Mission of EverTrue is realized so that “Older Adults Live Life to the Fullest”.

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to follow oral/written instructions.
Must be able to read, write and make simple calculations.
Must possess leadership abilities such as planning, organizing, interpretation and good personal relations skills.
Must be knowledgeable of dietary functions in a health care facility.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment and appearance of work areas.
Must have or be willing to receive a hepatitis A vaccine prior to beginning work.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of institutional, cooking, prep-cooking, or kitchen area work.

Responsibilities

Organizes, sets-up and prepares foods for use in breakfast, lunch, dinner, alternative menus, special event and catering foods, cafeteria foods and dietary restricted foods following standardized recipes and production sheets or as directed.
Provides full or partial meal service in dining room or serving line style in a professional, courteous manner contributing positively to the resident and customer dining experience.
Responds to special requests or requests for additional items in a timely fashion.
Prepares appropriate quantity of food adhering to standardized production menus when appropriate.
Prepares alternate food items and/or additional quantities when requested by resident or customer in a timely fashion.
Performs daily cleaning assignments to help maintains proper sanitation in the Kitchen and Food Service area keeping areas clean and organized.
Utilizes and maintains equipment according to safety and standard operating instructions.
Follows infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, food preparation, food storage, food disposal and wearing protective clothing and equipment.
Follows all safety procedures and protocol as dictated by EverTrue policy, federal and state regulations and standard food handling practices and corrects and/or reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediately.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back
Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution
Education Financial Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness
Pay advances (PayActiv)
Caregiver support (TCARE)
Leaves of Absence
Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot)
Commuter support
Extended Sick Pay (Part-time)
Bereavement Pay (Part-time)
Jury Duty Pay (Part-time)
Medical/Pharmacy (Full-time or Weekend Option)
Dental (Full-time or Weekend Option)
Vision (Full-time or Weekend Option)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care) (Full-time or Weekend Option)
Life insurance (Full-time or Weekend Option)
Disability (Long-term and Short-term) (Full-time or Weekend Option)
Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident) (Full-time or Weekend Option)
Pet insurance (Full-time or Weekend Option)