Bring your passion for cooking to The Glen Retirement System
The Glen is seeking a full-time Cook for our long-term care facility/AL IL facility. Must be willing to work in a team environment, have 2-3 years’ experience as a cook in a restaurant or healthcare, ability to cook from scratch in accordance with standardized recipes and follow proper food handling protocols.
SHIFT: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Sunday-Thursday)
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Since 1898, The Glen strives to provide the best environment for seniors. Our focus is a “resident directed” philosophy that caters to each resident's individuality by respecting their choices, preserving their dignity and giving them every opportunity to live a purposeful life. We feel it is the best way to offer the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment that places the respect of our residents above all else.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Prepares food ensuring it is nutritious, properly flavored for residents in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Meet meal schedules and avoid food waste.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepares various entrees and menu items, serves foods according to cycle menus and recipes, at correct temperatures and in an attractive manner.
- Responsible for handling and preparation of food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
- Uses production guides and standardized recipes.
- Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use and schedule routine cleaning.
- Assist in proper labeling, dating and rotation of all food items according to policy. Assists in maintaining organized storage of dry goods, refrigerated and frozen products.
- Assist Executive Chef in accurate counting of food, supplies and equipment needs.
- Assist in cooking, preparation and service for food for special events when required.
- Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedule.
- Ensures with direction from Executive Chef appropriate portioned servings according to portion control standards.
- Taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
- Ensure correct food temperature is maintained prior to plating or steam table transfer.
- Assists in setting up and filling meal trays and steam table.
- Responsible for washing, drying and putting away pots and pans after each meal.
- Empties and cleans steam table wells each shift including cooktop, oven and grills.
- Ensures kitchen cleanliness at end of shift.
- Assures that inventory requirements for next day’s meal are present and pulls products for thawing as needed.
- In absence of Dietary Assistant, checks the sanitizer and records findings and checks food temperatures and records findings.
- Knows and follows all safety and sanitation procedures.
- Assist in the cross training of employees as required by Hospitality Manager.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute recipe conversions, purchases vs. served, and pan yields.
Other related projects, duties and responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be people-oriented individual, have good communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
- Must be able to work overtime as required.
- Well organized and self-motivated.
- High School education or GED preferred.
- ServSafe training as required.
- Working knowledge of food handling, preparation, production, standard kitchen equipment, food safety and sanitation.
- Ability to read, speak, write and follow oral and written directions.
- Minimum 1 year experience as a cook in a restaurant or healthcare (fast food restaurant experience does not apply as experience)
- Willing to work flexible hours
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to fulfill job requirements in a high-energy, high-traffic area.
- Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 90 pounds.
- Extensive standing, walking, stooping, lifting, reaching
- Must have corrected vision and visual acuity for color discrimination and examining of cooked and stored foods.
BENEFIT PACKAGE:
- Competitive wages
- Group medical, dental and vision plans
- Supplemental Insurance available during open enrollment once a year
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
The Glen Retirement System
The Glen is always looking for caring individuals excited to be part of an active, nurturing community. Below you will find an outline of our current openings. You can also pick up an application or turn in an application at the Human Resources building Monday-Friday between 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.
Message from CEO:
The Glen is a place where you can make a difference, exceed expectations and be a part of a TEAM. The Glen is about quality care, exceptional customer service and going above and beyond for residents who call The Glen home. Join our Glen family and see the difference.
Company Website: WWW.THEGLENSYSTEM.ORG
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