Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.00 - $25.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
accident insurance
critical illness insurance
401k plan
HSA options
Employee Assistance Programs
Paid sick time
Paid vacation
paid birthday leave
Career development programs
Tuition Reimbursement
free shift meal
Job Description
MorningStar Senior Living is a compassionate and dedicated senior living community located in Mission Viejo, renowned for its commitment to creating a nurturing and vibrant environment for its residents. The organization places a strong emphasis on its culture, valuing servant-leadership and the transformative power of care. MorningStar Senior Living believes that the heart of its success lies in the dedication of its team members who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of its resident-heroes. This community fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment where respect, kindness, and honesty are foundational values. The organization is committed to... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma preferred
- Ability to read and write English
- Previous experience in dietary department of health care facility preferred
- Ability to prepare and cook variety of foods in large quantities
- Knowledge of special diets, seasoning requirements, cooking times and temperature controls
- Ability to estimate food quantities and limit waste
- Must comply with federal and state food handling regulations
- Ability to work scheduled shifts Friday-Sunday or Sunday-Monday
- Capable of standing and performing physical kitchen tasks for extended periods
Job Qualifications
- Demonstration of our core values: love, kindness, honesty, goodness, fairness, respect
- High school diploma preferred, but at the minimum the ability to read and write English
- Previous experience in the dietary department of health care facility preferred
- Ability to prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities
- Awareness of special diets, seasoning requirements, cooking times, temperature controls
- Ability to estimate quantities of food required, limit waste, and utilize leftovers while serving attractive, appetizing meals
Job Duties
- Handle and prepare food that is palatable, appetizing, and attractive
- Comply with meal schedules
- Follow standard recipes, but make independent decisions in line with current experience
- Understand importance of proper food-handling techniques and hazards of improper food handling
- Be familiar with seasoning and cooking time required
- Be aware of cooking characteristics of various cuts of meats, fish and fowl
- Estimate quantities of food required and apportion servings while monitoring portion controlled guidelines for individual residents
- Prepare foodstuffs for cooking: peel, wash, trim, and cut vegetables and fruit
- wash, cut, de-bone and trim meat, fish and fowl
- Taste, smell, and observe food to ensure conformity with recipes and appearance
- Serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for completeness and accuracy
- Cook food: bake, roast, stew and steam-cook meats, fish and fowl, basting as necessary to retain flavor
- Make gravies, stocks, dressings, sauces and soups
- Prepare cold meats, sandwiches, griddle cakes, cooked cereals, and beverages
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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