Cook- 2nd Shift

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Full time, 11am to 8pm, rotating weekends.

Sign‑on bonus of $1,000.

Resthaven offers a place where you can belong, with peers who care as much as you do, learn on the job, work in a state‑of‑the‑art facility, and make an impact in people’s lives.

Prepare high‑quality meals for the regular and modified resident service according to standardized recipes and the resident’s dining services requests. Provide leadership support as assigned by the supervisor.

• Prepare high‑quality food according to standardized compelled recipes in the appropriate amounts.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitize work surfaces, mop floors, wash dishes, and take out trash according to standardized procedures.
• Follow production sheets demonstrating accuracy in weighing, measuring, and portioning of food.
• Take temperatures of hot foods before each meal and record them on production sheets.
• Assist supervisor with leadership responsibilities as assigned.
• Arrive to work on time and in proper uniform.
• Set‑up steam tables and clean at the end of the meal.
• Arrange food onto plates in an attractive and efficient manner.
• Report all discrepancies descobrir supervisor in a timely manner.
• Open or close kitchen, put food away, date items, label all leftovers, and lock or unlock refrigerator, freezer and stockroom.
• Follow all proper safety and sanitation guidelines as described by the organization and health department standards.
• Work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Be a positive role model with ability to train prep cooks and dietary aides.
• Work collaboratively with employees to create a climate that promotes teamwork.
Makeure maintain a professional and courteous approach with residents.
• Understand and support Resthaven policies and procedures.
• Assume all other position‑related responsibilities as assigned.

• Operate standardized cooking equipment and dishwashers.
• Possess working knowledge of proper techniques for food preparation, including modified diets.
• Read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Communicate effectively and tactfully, recognizing age, cultural orientation, needs, abilities, and physical condition.
• Establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with residents, families, visitors, and employees.
• Be well organized and attentive to detail.
• Manage time productively.

• High school diploma or successful completion of a GED preferred.
• One to two years of food preparation experience in a commercial or institutional setting.
• Exposure to working with the senior adult population desired.
• Attend all required in‑service training and departmental meetings.

• Obtain Serve Safe Certification.

• Practice high standards of ethics, honesty, and accuracy.
• Ensure resident/customer satisfaction.
• Have a flexible schedule with the ability to work weekends and holidays.

• Stand or walk for extended periods; handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; carry, pull, push, twist, turn, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch; smell; talk and hear.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Potential for sudden extreme changes in temperature, risk of burns, cuts, and falls on slippery floors. Noise level usually moderate. Requests for reasonable accommodations may be made through Human Resources.

• Supportive and mission‑driven work culture.
• Opportunities for growth, leadership, and development.
• Horizontal chance to make a real impact in the lives of residents every day.

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