Cook/Prep Cook

Cook

We are currently hiring a cook to join our food services team!

Schedule:

11:00 AM - 7:30 PM. Every other weekend and holiday is required. Position is on-site. No remote work available.

Responsibilities:

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare foods according to recipes and production tallies and in accordance with all food safety and sanitation regulations. This position works closely with the executive chef, as part of a team to provide nutritionally adequate meals to residents and patients of the facility.

• Possesses knowledge of all dining services operations policies and procedures.
• Prepares menu items for resident meals using production sheets and recipes to maintain optimal nutritional adequacy.
• Plates food including proper portion size and appealing presentation.
• Follows all HACCP guidelines (which include sanitation and food safety).
• Uses cooking equipment properly (stove, steamer, grill, blender, buffalo chopper, floor mixer, soup kettles, brazier, etc).
• Knowledge of basic cooking terms. (steam, bake, fry, broil, sauté)
• Must have knowledge of basic cooking measurements (cup, quart, oz, teaspoon, tablespoon etc.)
• Calibrates and uses a food thermometer correctly.
• Takes the temperature of foods and records the temperature on the proper HACCP form.
• Answers the phone and provides resident requests in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets including restrictions and consistency alterations.
• Washes pots and pans using the 3-sink method as needed.
• Cleans equipment, storage areas and general cleaning in the kitchen. Uses chemicals for cleaning properly. Knowledge of material data safety sheets.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year cooking experience
• Ability to read & speak English and have basic math skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends

Employee Benefits:

• Daily pay
• No mandated shifts
• Generous paid time off
• Affordable health/dental/vision plans
• Company funded life insurance and health reimbursement account
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• On the centro bus line
• Free parking
• On-site cafeteria

Why work for St. Camillus?

Our mission: The centers at St. Camillus is a non-denominational, not-for-profit organization dedicated to caring for life through a broad range of health care services.

Our vision: To be the provider of choice for compassionate and innovative care.

If you are interested in joining a team of professionals who are committed to providing high quality services in a caring environment, we want to hear from you!

EOE/affirmative action employer