Gateway Gardens

Cook - Part-Time 2nd Shift

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training and Development
Uniform allowance
meal discounts

Job Description

This job opportunity is offered by a reputable dining service establishment dedicated to preparing and serving nutritious and delicious meals in compliance with federal, state, and local food safety standards. The company places a strong emphasis on maintaining high quality and safety standards in food preparation, storage, and service to ensure excellent dining experiences for its community, particularly focusing on the needs of the elderly population. The establishment follows strict policies and procedures designed to meet both health regulations and customer satisfaction, with an ongoing commitment to staff training, hygiene, and workplace safety.

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Job Requirements

  • Minimum age of 21 years
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
  • Prior experience in food preparation or completion of relevant training
  • Demonstrated patience and tact with elderly individuals
  • Physical ability to lift more than twenty-five pounds
  • Capacity to squat, reach, stretch and stand for prolonged periods

Job Qualifications

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Must read, write, speak and understand English
  • Previous experience or completion of appropriate training program
  • Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly
  • Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds
  • Must be able to squat, reach, and stretch without distress
  • Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing

Job Duties

  • Prepare and serve meals in accordance with planned menus and established portion control procedures
  • Assist in ensuring proper storage of raw and leftover foods
  • Assist and direct the daily or scheduled cleaning duties
  • Perform all daily tasks in accordance with established Standard Precautions and sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedures
  • Ensure that the department and all food storage and work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner and that necessary equipment and supplies are properly maintained and arranged
  • Maintain habits of good personal hygiene
  • Promptly report all hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents to the Food Service Director and/or Executive Director
  • Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies and procedures, wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling infections waste and/or blood and body fluids
  • Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established procedures
  • Complete necessary forms and reports to submit to Dining Service Director
  • Review menus prior to preparation of food and inspect all trays to ensure completeness and accuracy of menu and diet preference
  • Perform any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management
  • Attend and participate in orientation, training and in-service educational activities
  • Develop and maintain a good working rapport with personnel to ensure that food service is properly maintained
  • Assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies and equipment and recommend to the Dining Service Director the equipment and supply needs of the department

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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