Cook 2

Description

Job Summary:

Messiah Lifeways features three main restaurants on the campus of Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village. These restaurants each feature unique menus with themed events and meals open to the public. We are looking for cooks in various levels of their career to help enhance the dining experience. Growth opportunities are available. The overall objective and purpose of the Cook 2 position are to prepare and plan breakfast, lunch and dinner items while providing the highest level of service in support of the company's mission, core values, standards, and goals.

Job Standards:

• Follow/adhere to the Code of Conduct

• Follow/adhere to organization, federal/state regulations and guidelines, including Resident Rights

• Maintain neatness, cleanliness, good personal hygiene, and a well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of the department

• Perform duties of job without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others

• Maintain sound mental and physical health and strength

• Must be free of communicable diseases

• Demonstrate the Core Values of Messiah Lifeways 

• Assumes accountability for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned duties and within his or her span of control

• Will assume responsibility to ensure secure handling of information, and will adhere to HIPAA Privacy and Security standards

• Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization and attend training to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work

• Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned

• Look for and share with leadership ideas for improvement in the organization

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares high quality food items according to recipes and standards to meet timelines for service for residents and guests to include: saute, braising, grill, batch cooking, fry and preparation

• Maintains clean and sanitary work area

• Responsible for set-up of assigned work station

• Set up work station ensuring all requirements are organized prior to start of food service

• Plan and prep accordingly for the following day

• Daily inspection of assigned work station to ensure proper rotation of product and that all products are labeled and dated and complies with all regulations

• Must be familiar with all kitchen equipment and machinery including safe operation and maintenance

• Inform Chef on duty of any problems, concerns, inconsistencies, or product shortages

• Responsible for proper closing procedures of assigned station

• Comply with all company safety and security policies and procedures. Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions

• Perform other duties as directed, developed or assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.

• Basic knowledge of production and operations in all relevant kitchen areas.

• Ability to effectively communicate and multi-task

• Proficient in handling knives and culinary tools

• Ability to manage one's own time

• Detail oriented and thorough when completing tasks

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of culinary school or have 1 to 2 years cooking experience in a health care setting, restaurant or dining facility.

Salary : $18 - $22