Food Service Cook

Job Opportunity at Graceworks Lutheran Services

Every day at Graceworks, someone's life is better because you showed up!

Graceworks Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organization serving over 2000 older adults and adults with disabilities. We are a leader in offering services and settings that inspire and support a sense of home when people experience challenging and changing circumstances to aging and living with disabilities.

At Bethany Village, we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line care to all residents. Our 100-acres is centrally located in the city of Centerville, OH, and features well-appointed living options, situated on our beautifully landscaped grounds.

Graceworks Core Values:

• Faithfulness to Christ - Graceworks Lutheran Services performs its work in response to Jesus Christ and as an extension of his ministry.
• Wholeness of Life - Recognizing and valuing the inherent worth of each individual, Graceworks Lutheran Services helps each person experience dignity and the fullest achievable level of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and vocational ability.
• Equality and Justice - Advocating justice, recognizing the equality of all persons when offering services and opportunities for service, and seeking to develop and balance societal resources to serve vulnerable persons who have more intense needs.
• Quality of Service – Delivering the highest quality services possible by demonstrating competence, compassion, continuous improvement, innovation and creativity.
• Integrity – Demonstrating honesty, integrity, fairness and trustworthiness, ensuring that actions and relationships represent a sincere and balanced expression of organizational values.
• Stewardship of Resources – Exercising faithful stewardship of financial resources and physical assets, and is responsible and accountable for their proper deployment in the work of ministry.

Position Summary:

Full Time

Shift: 5:30am - 2:00pm or 10:00am - 6:30pm

Monday - Friday and every other weekend

Compensation: $15.00-$18.00 per hour - Based on experience

Provide quality nutritional care to 330 residents through accurate and sanitary food preparation via tray service, and cleaning and sanitizing activities. This position functions under strict Federal, State and local regulations, which must be learned and practiced. Treats each resident, guest and co-worker with dignity and respect.

Job Duties:

• Prepares menu items for all meals.
• Prepares fruit/cheese trays and etc. for special functions and records the amount of each item used for billing purposes.
• Performs all assembly positions for cooks on tray line.
• Takes and records temperatures of all hot food items to be served on tray line and in the Memory Support area.
• Substitutes menu items for residents on the tray line correctly using the most current "Exchange Lists for Meal Planning".
• Ensures cost containment through correct production, portioning, sanitary food handling.
• Cooks food for and separates food items to go to Crescent Crossing and Courtyard park.
• Uses equipment safely, reporting equipment problems promptly.
• Covers, labels, dates and refrigerates all food prepared in advance of need. Tempers food from freezer in refrigerator.
• Washes all pots, pans and cooking utensils at the end of each shift and as needed during the shift.
• Attends in-service meetings; shows measurably training effectiveness.
• Follows nourishment service procedure for residents.
• Cleans and sanitizes all work surfaces during and before leaving work.
• Works for the best of the team as a whole (any position).
• Cleans/sweeps/mops floor before end of shift in the absence of the Cleaner.
• Wipes oven before end of shift.
• Accurately records and communicates all information coming into the Department appropriately.
• Communicates cordially with Departments as needed regarding resident diet.
• Closing duties including putting away all perishables and critical food items. Lock refrigerators and storage areas, wiping down, sanitizing sinks, counters, turning off equipment, and return keys to the Village Center Receptionist.
• Follows safety practices in the kitchen; agency and department policies as written.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization and all federal and state laws regarding the privacy of protected health information
• Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. The ability to read, follow directions and document as needed is necessary. Must be able to read small print such as on measuring containers and manometers. Must be able to discriminate subtle color differences as in skin tones and packaging materials. The ability to pass a drug test, including testing for marijuana.

Minimum Experience: Previous experience in cooking desired.

Top benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement options
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program and Success Coach are free resources to help you be successful in all areas of your life
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Extended Illness Benefit

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.