Cook - Food Service / Full time

3 weeks ago


Cedar Rapids IA, United States Cottage Grove Place Full time

Working in accordance with established policies and procedures and under the supervision of the Director of Dining Services and the daily direction of the Assistant Director of Dining Services. The Commons East Lead Cook is also responsible for sanitary handling and preparation of the food, use of standardized recipes, meeting daily meal schedules, serving required portions, utilizing leftovers, and caring for and cleaning equipment as outlined below. This position is also responsible for preparing pureed items, plating and transporting hot food. All Gold Check program compliance standards, OBRA compliance, and safety and sanitation checks compliance at 100%
The position operates under Dining Service Director and Executive Chef. Capable of preparing all soups, stocks, and sauces; Complete appropriate paperwork, clean equipment used, and assisting with total kitchen sanitation as assigned by leadership or cleaning list.
Maintains the hot food line and service to residents in cooperation with dietary staff and leadership. Ensure proper temperatures and quality food, communicate entrée choices, and dish up food recognizing proper portions as well as plate appearance. Respond with respect and hospitality to all customers including leadership, waited service staff, fellow employees, and residents.
Follows food production sheets to coordinate with meal serving hours so quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved.
Completes job tasks as assigned using all appropriate Sanitation Standards and complies with OBRA guidelines and Production System (Gold Check Standards). Clean, neat, and well-groomed to standards, in full uniform at all times.
Monitor, teach, redirect and discipline production and waited service in the performance of their daily tasks. Understands and complies with essential dietary restrictions for resident needs as advised to physicians’ orders.
Follows all safety regulations per MSDS sheets when using chemicals. Follows safe food handling practices according to HACCP guidelines.
Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates appropriate action immediately.
Comply with CGP’s Code of Conduct in all aspects of job including participation in training as offered and understands responsibility to report suspected violations.
Maintain strict standards of resident confidentiality.
Know and abide by all policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and in departmental policies and procedures, including but not limited to, prohibition against workplace violence in any form, including both physical and verbal abuse, prohibition against illegal discrimination and harassment, and compliance with all safety procedures.
Follow established performance standards and performs duties according to facility policies and procedures.
First shift, 6:00a.m, Second Shift, 2:00p.m., Third Shift, 10:00p.m.
Reliable and consistent physical attendance, in compliance with our policies, is required.
Attend in-service training and education sessions, as assigned to maintain eligible status on DCW Registry and continued employment.
Hospitality Promises
Required: Minimum two years formal culinary training program with degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred: Food service background in upscale restaurants, private clubs, and/or hotels a must. Knowledge of kitchen sanitation procedures.
If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you



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