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Eliza Jennings Senior Care Network
Cleveland, OH, US
Summary
Prepare and serve nutritional meals according to menus and specific therapeutic diet orders for residents. Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen environment through proper cleaning, labeling, and equipment operation.
Job Description
Prepare and serve nourishing and palatable meals and other foods in accordance with menu and to support specific diet orders.
Hours: Full-time Part-time 2nd shift
*Must work every other weekend and every other holiday.
Duties:
- Provide input to menu planning and distribution; review menus and work order to identify type and quantity of food to be prepared prior to preparation of daily meals and special events.
- Prepare meals according to planned menus and therapeutic diets; assure conformance to schedule.
- Cook a variety of fresh and nutritional recipes that meet residents’ dietary restrictions and food preferences.
- Operate a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment (blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers and tenderizers).
- Assure food quality; test and observe food.
- Assure dietary procedures and policies are up to date and followed.
- Seek feedback from residents and family members to assure satisfaction; make adjustments.
- Perform various kitchen duties including set-up and cleaning, and proper labeling and dating to assure a safe and sanitary food preparation environment; remove refuse.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Cook in a catering or fine dining setting.
- Knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen equipment, and food industry standards.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong understanding of food safety practices and regulations.
- Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
Eliza Jennings is dedicated to upholding the dignity and well-being of older adults. Join our team and be part of an organization that values respect, empowerment, and excellence.
VISION (What we aspire to)
Make aging experience of a lifetime!
MISSION (How we operate)
We affirm the dignity and individual worth of older adults and their right to attain the highest possible quality of life. We strive to nurture and sustain their physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual health. We are committed to having a community in which every member is equally respected, valued, and empowered
Eliza Jennings is a nonprofit organization that offers a range of services for today’s older adults. We are one of the largest aging services organizations on the West Side of Cleveland.
The Eliza Jennings legacy began in 1888 with the philanthropy of our benefactress, Eliza Wallace Jennings, who intended to care for women of need. Eliza’s legacy of philanthropy and concern for older adults lives today, more than 125 years later, as a cornerstone of our organization and in our mission to serve older adults.
With over 90 years of collective experience on our board of trustees, Eliza Jennings’ leadership brings extensive expertise in aging services and understanding to its role and responsibilities as a nonprofit organization.
Eliza Jennings is proud to be a multiple-year recipient of the NorthCoast 99 Award, honoring us as one of the 99 great workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio.
Mission
We affirm the dignity and individual worth of older adults and their right to attain the highest possible quality of life. We strive to nurture and sustain their physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual health. We are committed to having a community in which every member is equally respected, valued and empowered.
Founded
1888
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Olmsted Township, Ohio
Eliza Jennings is a nonprofit organization that offers a range of services for today’s older adults. We are one of the largest aging services organizations on the West Side of Cleveland.
The Eliza Jennings legacy began in 1888 with the philanthropy of our benefactress, Eliza Wallace Jennings, who intended to care for women of need. Eliza’s legacy of philanthropy and concern for older adults lives today, more than 125 years later, as a cornerstone of our organization and in our mission to serve older adults.
With over 90 years of collective experience on our board of trustees, Eliza Jennings’ leadership brings extensive expertise in aging services and understanding to its role and responsibilities as a nonprofit organization.
Eliza Jennings is proud to be a multiple-year recipient of the NorthCoast 99 Award, honoring us as one of the 99 great workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio.
Mission
We affirm the dignity and individual worth of older adults and their right to attain the highest possible quality of life. We strive to nurture and sustain their physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual health. We are committed to having a community in which every member is equally respected, valued and empowered.
Founded
1888
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Olmsted Township, Ohio
