Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $18.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a well-regarded residential community located in Ellisville, Missouri, specializing in providing quality living and care for its residents. This community places a high emphasis on fostering a warm, nurturing environment where residents feel valued and cared for. The facility operates a full-service dining program designed to meet the unique dietary needs and preferences of an elderly population. With a commitment to excellent service, the community integrates nutritional health and culinary expertise to ensure that all meals served are both enjoyable and healthy. It is a place where the staff, residents, and families work together to maintain... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must possess education that provides skills to read, comprehend, and follow recipes and procedures
- high school graduate or equivalent
- culinary training preferred
- has appropriate health certification as required by local state and federal health departments
Job Qualifications
- Knowledge of menu planning for geriatric residents
- excellent cooking and baking skills
- knowledge of restricted diets such as diabetic, low fat, salt free, liquid, etc
- interpersonal skills to communicate with residents and staff
- must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly
- must be knowledgeable of the location of the MSDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines
- must be able to work independently and prioritize workload as emergencies arise
- must be able to expand recipes
- demonstrates a servant heart and attitude by following the mission statement
- culinary training preferred
- has appropriate health certification as required by local state and federal health departments
- high school graduate or equivalent
Job Duties
- Cooks meals according to established recipes and menus
- assists Culinary Services Director in creating menus that meet residents' nutritional needs and accommodates residents' food preferences
- presents meals that are pleasing to the eye and palate
- sets up kitchen and preps according to each day's menu, preps for next day
- cleans dishes, floors, walls and kitchen equipment maintaining sanitary guidelines
- maintains an organized, clean, and safe storeroom, coolers, and kitchen
- assists in planning and cooking of special meals
- maintains proper temperatures of steam table, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer
- maintains confidentiality of residents' personal information
- maintains a professional appearance and positive customer service environment
- ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with relevant staff
- performs all other duties as assigned or required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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