Cook (Food Services)

Location: Pine Ridge Post Acute
Pay: $20 -$28 /hour

Why Join Pine Ridge Post Acute?

• Competitive pay: $20-$28/hour based on experience

• A supportive and team-oriented environment

• Opportunities for growth and development

• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cook prepares food in accordance with menus, diet specifications, resident preference, and sanitary practices under the supervision of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager or Dining Services Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepares, cooks, and serves food in accordance with the menu and food and nutrition standards, including presentation, taste, and texture. Samples food for quality assurance prior to service.

2. Ensures foods are cooked and held at the appropriate temperatures. Records food temperatures throughout the cooking and holding process.

3. Partners with supervisor to review menus and record necessary substitutions.

4. Ensures that food supplies are available and prepared as needed for upcoming meals. Notifies supervisor of needed supplies.

5. Maintains a clean and safe work area, cleaning spills and assisting in daily or scheduled cleaning.

6. Ensures proper storage, rotation, preparation, and labeling of food in accordance with Federal, State, and local guidelines and Pine Ridge policy. Discards outdated food.

7. Partners with dietary staff to ensure equipment is working properly and at the appropriate temperature. Records temperature of equipment throughout shift as needed. Reports faulty equipment immediately.

8. Follows facility fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions.

9. Assists in planning and preparing food services for special meals, events, and parties as needed.

10. Assists in storing incoming food and supplies as assigned.

11. Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.

12. Performs other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• MUST have active food handlers certification

• A passion for helping others and making a difference

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Reliability and dedication to delivering quality care

Summary of Benefits:

We are proud to offer our staff low monthly premium payments for employees and dependents will be as follows:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401(k) plan with employer match

• Generous paid time off for vacation accruing at 4 hours a month, 48 FT or 40 PT annually recurring sick day hours prorated based on hire date, and 7 paid Holidays each year.

If you're ready to be part of a team that values you and the work you do, apply today! Pine Ridge Post Acute is excited to welcome you to our family.