Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Life insurance
long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan with company match after 1 year of service
Extensive Training
personal development opportunities
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Cedar Creek of High Plains is a regional healthcare provider dedicated to serving older adults with compassion, respect, and a commitment to enhancing their quality of life. This organization prides itself on being a true friend to the seniors in its care, emphasizing a supportive, community-focused atmosphere where residents feel valued and engaged. Known for its excellence in senior living and healthcare services, Cedar Creek of High Plains offers a broad range of amenities and personalized care programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of its residents. The community fosters an environment built on the core values... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one year experience as a cook preferred
- Applicable state or county licensure
- Food Manager Certification required or ability to obtain
- CPR or BLS certification preferred
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience as a cook preferred
- Food Manager Certification required or ability to obtain
- CPR or BLS certification preferred
- Proficiency in Internet browsers such as Explorer, Chrome, and Fire Fox
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Publisher
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems
- Ability to use HR-related systems if applicable
Job Duties
- Ensuring the proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and standardized recipes
- Tasting and preparing food to determine quality
- Preparing all special dietary needs as directed by the Dining Services Director and/or menus assigned
- Determining food and supplies needed and coordinate meal production with serving hours
- Assisting with proper documentation of temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning schedules
- Assisting with orientation and training of new kitchen staff
- Handling food in a safe and appropriate manner
- Practicing all safety and loss prevention procedures
- Attending all in-services as required
- Maintaining safety standards as outlined by Cedar Creek of High Plains guidelines for infection control
- Utilizing basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Maintaining appropriate food temperatures by ensuring proper cooling/heating procedures are followed and equipment is working properly
- Remaining current and up to date with all food safety licensing requirements for FDA, state, county, and local authorities along with ensuring all guidelines are adhered to
- Ensuring effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents' families concerning residents' care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing
- Working well with others and taking direction from management, as well as taking initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand/move, communicate, and identify written information. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently
- occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with assistance
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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