Cook's Helper - Villa - LTC I

West Lafayette, IN, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Exact $38,351.00

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

flexible schedule

Job Description

Tippecanoe Villa is a residential care facility located in Tippecanoe County, known for providing high-quality care and support to its residents. The facility prioritizes the well-being and comfort of its residents by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming living environment. The staff at Tippecanoe Villa are committed to delivering compassionate service and ensuring that all residents receive nutritious meals prepared with care and attention to their special dietary needs. The organization values teamwork, responsibility, and a strong work ethic to maintain the high standards expected in this care environment.

The Cook's Helper position at Tippecanoe Villa is a vital role responsible for supporting the kitchen operations by helping prepare and serve meals, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, and assisting with food inventory management. The role requires someone who can work effectively under pressure, multitask efficiently, and communicate courteously with residents and coworkers. This position demands physical endurance to perform tasks such as lifting heavy objects, standing for extended periods, and handling various kitchen tools and appliances. The incumbent also needs to be adaptable to work various shifts, including weekends, evenings, and serve on 24-hour call for emergencies.

The Cook's Helper plays an essential role in ensuring the health and satisfaction of the residents by following prescribed menus, preparing food safely and hygienically, assisting with serving meals, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. The role includes cleaning and sanitizing food preparation surfaces and equipment, replenishing supplies, and occasionally performing dishwasher duties. This position reports directly to the Dietary Supervisor and requires adherence to safety protocols and departmental policies.

Ideal candidates for this role possess a working knowledge of safe and sanitary food preparation practices, the ability to follow detailed instructions and recipes, and the capability to make simple arithmetic calculations for inventory and portion control. The Cook's Helper must be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to maintain a courteous and respectful manner when interacting with residents and coworkers. Overall, this position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the daily life of Tippecanoe Villa residents by supporting high nutrition standards and a clean, pleasant dining experience.

Job Requirements

Working knowledge of safe sanitary food preparation and ability to apply such knowledge to preparation of large quantities of foods using standard kitchen equipment and utensils such as slicer mixers food processor knives steamers dishwasher and stove oven
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and ability to read and follow recipes and cleaning chemical mixing instructions
Ability to weigh foods for portion control
Ability to comply with all employer and department polices and work rules including but not limited to attendance safety drug-free workplace and personal conduct
Ability to make simple arithmetic calculations in determining food inventories and in adjusting quantities of ingredients according to number of meals needed
Ability to work rapidly for long periods and work with others in a team environment often under time pressure
Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions
Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment
Ability to effectively communicate with residents and co-workers in a courteous and tactful manner including being sensitive to professional ethics gender cultural diversities and disabilities
Ability to regularly work weekend and evening hours and occasionally work extended hours
Ability to serve on 24-hour call and respond swiftly rationally and decisively to emergency situations

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience in food preparation or kitchen assistance preferred
Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling practices
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to perform basic arithmetic
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills
Ability to work weekends and evenings

Job Duties

Assists in preparing meals for facility residents and personnel using prescribed menus including measuring ingredients calculating adjustments according to meals needed and preparing foods for residents with special dietary needs
Assists in preparing serving line and filling trays and replenishes condiments and beverage machine as needed
Cleans kitchen dining and bathroom areas including cleaning sanitizing food preparation surfaces and appliances emptying trash washing tables and chairs sweeping and mopping floors replenishing bathroom supplies and occasionally washing walls
Performs duties of Dishwasher Kitchen Helpers in their absence or as needed such as washing pots and pans and loading and operating dishwasher
Assists with maintaining inventory of food and related supplies including listing food and supplies used and placing purchased items in appropriate storage areas
Reports equipment malfunctions to Dietary Supervisor
Serves on 24-hour call for emergencies
Performs related duties as assigned