Cook & Server - PT
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BLUESTEM COMMUNITIES MANAGEMENT INC
Mcpherson, KS, US
Summary
The cook and server is responsible for preparing and serving meals according to menus and specific dietary needs while maintaining food safety standards. They also perform cleaning duties in the kitchen and dining areas to ensure a sanitary environment for residents.
Job Description
Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: The Cedars - McPherson, KS, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Prefer High School grad or GED, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service, The Cedars is looking for a Cook/Server to join our team! This position will work from 6:00am - 2:00pm.
Join our team and enjoy outstanding benefits!
At Bluestem Communities, we value our full-time team members and offer a benefits package designed to support both your personal and professional well-being. As a full-time employee you can enjoy the following benefits:
Health and insurance
Health, dental and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & childcare available)
AFLAC products
Voluntary life insurance
Financial wellness
401(k) plan with company match
Gradifi student loan payment program
Payactiv: Early access to earned wages
Company-paid benefits
Group term life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Time off and perks
Paid Time Off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays
Bluestem Wellness Center membership
Meal discounts at our dining locations
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Explore the full range of benefits and learn more about how Bluestem Communities can be the right fit for you—visit our Careers page today!
Cook Responsibilities:
Cooks food according to menus, recipes, and diet sheets
Understands and adheres to residents’ nutritional needs as specified on their diet sheets
Remains alert to residents’ changing dietary and health concerns
Consults daily menus to determine which food will be cooked for the day
Uses all kitchen equipment appropriately
Organizes food preparation
Ensures that food is ready at the proper time and temperature
Organizes food to be delivered to different areas
Follows HACCP standards for preparing, handling, serving and storing food
Checks and records temperatures of food to ensure that it is served at correct temperatures
Cools food according to the Serv Safe manual
Prepares, cooks and stores food under appropriate temperatures and with safe food handling techniques
Cooks food in a manner to conserve nutritive value, flavor, appearance and texture
Uses food and supplies appropriately to maintain budget
Understand and follows food portion controls
Avoids wasting food or supplies
Serves and delivers food
Serves residents in the dining area when time permits
Monitors all buffet area and refills it as necessary
Prepares food
Cleans in assigned areas
Keeps all kitchen equipment clean and in good working order
Cleans and sanitizes food preparation areas
Helps washes pots and pans and puts them away as time permits
Ensures that dietary aides clear and wipe down tables and sweep and mop floor
Ensures all dietary aides have completed assigned job duties before end of shift
Completes cleaning schedule
Uses good sanitation practices as described in Serv Safe manual
Server Responsibilities:
Assists in preparing food
Plate residents’ food according to their specific nutritional needs as specified on their diet cards
Remain alert to residents’ changing dietary and health concerns
Prepare food trays and beverages
Prepare short order requests
Prepare food serving areas for use and serve and deliver food
Remain alert to residents’ changing dietary and health concerns
Set up dining room with appropriate dishes and silverware
Serve residents’ food and beverages according to their specific texture and nutritional needs as specified on their diet sheet
Monitors residents to verify that they are eating the foods specified on their diet cards
Is polite and respectful to all residents, guests and staff
Follows HACCP* standards for preparing, handling, serving and storing food
Ensures food is served and stored at correct temperatures
Uses food and supplies appropriately to maintain budget
Understands and follows food portion controls
Avoids wasting food or supplies
Cleans in assigned areas
Cleans and sanitizes food preparation areas
Assists dishwasher in washing and putting away dishes
Clears and wipes down tables in the dining room
Takes out trash
Sweeps and mops dining room floors
Uses good sanitation practices as described in HACCP standards
Records required temps and cleaning schedules
: Qualifications and Experience:
Must be at least 16 years of age
Must be able to work a minimum of every other weekend and holidays
Preferred previous experience in food service
Physical Requirements:
Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
