Posted 2w ago

Cook

@ Peaceful Pines Senior Living
Fort Pierre, South Dakota, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Cook meals, Maintain kitchen cleanliness, Follow menus and dietary plans
Requirements Summary:Experience in cooking and food preparation in a kitchen; knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and food safety standards; compassionate and patient; ability to follow menus and dietary restrictions.
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Job Description
Heritage Senior Living facility is seeking a cooks for multiple shifts to provide nutritious, delicious, homemade meals for the residents. Must be compassionate, respectful, patient, and possess a sincere desire to enhance the quality of life for the people whom they serve and their families.
This position will be responsible for cooking delicious meals. Will need to have knowledge on operations of kitchen equipment safely and have knowledge on safety standards on food preparation. Will report to the Administrator and agrees to comply with and perform the duties and responsibilities as described below. May be asked to perform functions not listed below.
COOK DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE:

Prepare and serve nutritious, freshly prepared meals and snacks
Prepare breakfast as requested by residents.
Prepare breakfast ala carte as requested by clients.
Prepare morning, dinner, and supper per menu plan.
Develop and maintain a clear and concise recipe books.
Adhere to monthly menus for meals and snacks.
Attend and actively participate in nutrition at risk meetings.
Work with dietician to ensure all menus are approved.
Work with dietician to ensure emergency backup plan is designed and fully supported.
Ensure kitchen budget is met on a consistent basis.
Have snack ready for morning and afternoon coffee.
Prepare meals in accordance with residents' diets: diabetic, low salt, etc.
Wash dishes and clean up after meals.
Keep kitchen neat and orderly.
Coordinate meals and snacks according to number of residents and guests.
Keep refrigerator and freezer clean and orderly (date all items, and monitor dates).
Keep all opened food in sealed air tight containers (flour, sugar, etc.)
Daily log temperatures of refrigerators and freezers.
Daily log temperatures of foods.
Daily check food supply and keep a list of needed items, preparing list of required groceries weekly.
Keep all foods 2
Rich Benefit Package including PTO, Advanced Payroll Program, Retirement Plan Matching Contributions, Health, Dental, and Vision, Supplemental Insurance, EAP