- Salary
- $16 – $18/hr
- Location
- Dallas Center, IA, US
- Type
- Part-time
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Breezy HR
Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a full-time cook to join our team! The ideal candidate will embrace and exhibit our four core values: Compassion, dedication to excellence, accountability, and positively engaged. Hours are 11am-7:30pm, every other weekend and 1-2 days per week. We offer competitive pay with additional incentive and weekend pay! 401k with employer match, and educational opportunities are also available.
Duties:
- Supervise Dining Services in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director of Dining Services.
- Oversee evening dietary assistants.
- Prepare meals according to assigned menus.
- Adhere to food production schedules, minimizing waste.
- Properly label and store food items and leftovers.
- Clean and maintain sanitation of all equipment used.
- Sanitize work surfaces and serving areas before the end of each shift.
- Prepare special items, meals, and snacks as required.
- Prepare special nourishment or supplements as directed by the dietary supervisor.
- Identify and address safety hazards in food service areas.
- Assist in maintaining perpetual supplies inventory and report shortages.
- Ensure compliance with established food preparation policies and standards.
- Log temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, dishwasher, and sanitizer after each meal service.
- Log temperatures of all food before placing into warmers.
- Manage freezer stock deliveries on designated days.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar role within a healthcare or long-term care setting preferred.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and motivate staff.
- Knowledge of nutritional, dietary, and food service standards.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Capability to push and pull food carts and steam tables over distances of 300 feet.
- Flexibility to bend, kneel, squat, and stand for extended periods.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Adequate vision to read menus and cooking directions.
- High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification a plus.
Skills
Compliance
