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Otterbein SeniorLife

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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Life insurance
retirement savings
DailyPay access
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

Otterbein is a distinguished not-for-profit retirement community renowned for its commitment to providing exceptional care and support to its residents. With a focus on person-centered care, Otterbein honors the individuality and choices of each resident, fostering a compassionate and respectful environment. The community is dedicated to creating a vibrant, engaging atmosphere where residents feel valued and empowered. As a partner in caring, every team member at Otterbein contributes to a collective mission of excellence and quality service. The organization prides itself on nurturing a team culture that is talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, and endearing, thereby creating a workplace... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • 2 to 5 years cooking experience in long-term care or similar setting preferred

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • 2 to 5 years cooking experience in long-term care or similar setting preferred

Job Duties

  • Reads menu to estimate food requirements
  • procures food from storage
  • prepares and cooks food in accordance with company standards
  • measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes, uses a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, choppers, slicers, ovens, cook tops to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, casseroles and other menu items
  • bakes, roasts, steams, broils, fries meats, fish, poultry, vegetables and other foods
  • adds seasoning to food during mixing and cooking according to recipe, discusses necessary recipe adjustments with supervisor
  • observes and tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and taking temperatures to determine proper doneness
  • carves meats, portions food in serving pans or on serving plates, adds gravies, sauces, and garnishes to panned and plated foods
  • may wash, peel, cut and shred vegetables and fruits
  • may butcher chickens, fish, meats
  • may bake breads, rolls and pastries
  • maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils in work area
  • coordinates work with other food service employees to prevent waste and facilitate utilization of any overproduction
  • responsible for replenishing food and items providing back up on service line for dining center customers
  • selects and develops recipes where needed
  • cooks and otherwise prepares foods according to recipes
  • cuts, trims, bones and carves meats and poultry for cooking
  • portions cooked foods as to size of portions and methods of garnishing
  • follows prep sheet to prepare items for next day's meals

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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