Sr. Cook - Part Time

Overview

Description

Looking for a job with great Benefits and Culture? Join us at Hollenbeck Palms! We are hiring a part-time Cook to join our team!

To accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

• 401k w/ matching
• On-demand pay, overtime pay
• Continuing education scholarship program
• Employee Meal Program

• 8 hours
• Morning shifts

Responsible for food preparation and customer service at an a la carte station, this role involves operating kitchen equipment, measuring ingredients, and ensuring high-quality service. Also responsible for preparing daily meals for staff and residents' community wide. Prior experience in healthcare is advantageous due to the diverse dietary requirements of our resident population.

• Demonstrates proficiency in measuring, mixing, and handling ingredients.
• Ensures accurate planning of production requirements and procurement of supplies.
• Attends allergy and foodborne illness training sessions.
• Adheres to HACCP policies and procedures.
• Reports accidents and injuries promptly.
• Participates in safety meetings, training, and hazard assessments.
• Executes complex recipes with precision and creativity.
• Assists with special diet meal preparation and inventory management.
• Acts as a lead cook, guiding and training less experienced staff.
• Independently performs advanced cooking tasks with minimal supervision.

• 3-10 years of cooking experience in a fast-paced environment
• Texture diet knowledge (preferred)
• Experience in a senior home / skilled nursing facility (highly preferred)
• Willingness to adapt to existing processes
• Maturity of judgment and behavior
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Ability to work a flexible schedule is helpful
• Must comply with any dress code requirements
• Must be able to work weekends and some holidays
• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity

• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses
• Significant walking or other means of mobility
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds