Cook
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Prepares food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner.
- Determines food and supplies needed and coordinates meal production with serving hours.
- Monitors all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality are upheld at all times.
- Ensures the proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and standardized recipes. Tastes and prepares food to determine quality.
- Maintains or exceeds standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
- Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.
- Oversees food storage, checks labels and dates.
- Completes cleaning duties.
- Follows all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.
- Assists with proper documentation of temperature logs and cleaning schedules.
- Maintains food safety equipment records and food safety temperature records.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Educational Requirements and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- One (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets.
- Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred.
- Food Services Sanitation Certificate.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Competencies:
- Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
- Interact with guests, residents, and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
- Ability to respond promptly to resident needs.
- Supports organization's goals and values.
- Balances team and individual responsibilities.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Competent in organizational and time management skills.
Environmental Adaptability
- Works primarily indoors.
- Exposure to high heat and cold temperatures.
- Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The Team Member is required to occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The Team Member must regularly lift and /or move up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Benefits:
In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, LakeHouse offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.
About LakeHouse Senior Living:
LakeHouse Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages care- and lifestyle-focused senior living communities in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan. Our company, which was built on our “Pillars of Excellence,” employs thousands of vital Team Members and is committed to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent care for our residents.
Thank you for your interest in LakeHouse Senior Living careers. If you have any questions about the position you are applying for, please contact the community directly.
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