Cook

Job Details: Job Location: Legal Address - Wichita, KS, Salary Range: $14.25 - $15.80Hourly, Job Shift: Morning, Position Type: Full Time

Supervisor: Certified Dietary Manager

Company Description

Homestead Health Center is a nonprofit, faith based long term care facility. We take pride in our service and commitment to our residents, and we are dedicated to Resident Centered Care in our community. Our staff enjoy a family-forward environment, with a large variety of benefits that enrich their lives in many ways.

Position Summary:

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving food to the residents in a safe, appetizing, and friendly manner. The Cook is responsible for being in charge of the kitchen and the staff when the Manager is not present. They are to ensure that the mealtimes run smoothly. There are many duties associated with being the Cook, they are widely varied according to the needs of the day/evening, and the specific residents and staff who are being served.

Key Responsibilities:

Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality
Presents at work in a clean, neat uniform and a professional appearance
Shows aptitude in preparing and prepping the food according to the menu
Has ability to clean the Grill, Rehab area, and the kitchen area
Ability to sweep and mop areas as required
Take out trash, pick up dishes and clean tables in the Rehab area, sweep and mop
Ability to back up the operator of the dish cleaning machine and wash all pots, pans, dishware
Keeps kitchen, dining areas, storerooms and dishwashing areas clean, sanitized, tidy and orderly by utilizing all tools necessary such as mops, brooms, trash receptacles, approved chemicals, etc.
Keeps all dining room tables, chairs, drink stations and condiment areas clean and sanitize and tidy using appropriate tools as above
Keep salad bar clean and filled, labeling containers; cleaning inside and outside of salad bar
Performs the duties of the position in an efficient manner while maintaining a positive attitude and general positive nature towards all residents and other staff and visitors
Reports all issues with equipment such as failures or breakages to manager immediately
Reports all issues with regard to missing, spoiled, excessive food items to dietary manager immediately
Follows guidance from the CDM and/or Administrator, performing duties as assigned
Completes assigned monthly automated learning in accordance with Homestead Policy

 
Qualifications: Qualifications:

Prior experience in healthcare foodservice preferred
High school diploma or equivalent education
Ability to multitask in regard to preparing, serving, and meeting customer needs
Demonstrated initiative and desire to promote a teamwork atmosphere

Work Environment:

Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Able to withstand extreme temperatures, hot and cold
Able to work long hours, including scheduled evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Able to interact positively with all demographics of people