Cook

Cook

We are looking for a full-time cook to prepare and cook food items for the residents of our care homes. Between our two locations, we have about 32 residents that need to be fed three meals daily. The cook shall be responsible for preparing, providing and setting up nutritious, diet appropriate and attractive meals and snacks on a daily basis under the supervision of the dietician and Administrator. Meals shall be prepared following a cycle menu prepared by the dietician following state regulations of nutritive values and requirements for the elderly. You must be organized in the kitchen and ensure proper food handling, sanitation and following food storage procedures.

Knowledge of local food and Asian cuisine, preferably Japanese, is desired.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
• Make a list of ingredients needed for the meals and prepare grocery list for necessary ingredients weekly
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
• Handle and store ingredients and food
• Maintain food safely and sanitation standards

Completion of Food Handler certification course required

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Food Handler certification
• 2-Step TB Clearance or Chest X-ray (with prior positive result)
• Fieldprint background check (Criminal, adult protective services, and child abuse and neglect)
• Medical clearance (within the past 12 months)
• COVID-19 Vaccination

Preferred:

• One year experience cooking for large numbers of people in a commercial environment

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 10 hour shifts

Work Location: Aiea (96701)

Benefits/Perks

• Free parking
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave