What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Culinary Lead (Cook) position at Brookestone Acres?
About Us:
Located in Columbus, Nebraska, Brookestone Acres is designed for seniors needing either short-term rehabilitation or skilled nursing services. At Brookestone Acres, we have a culture of rehabilitation and overall improvement of health. Our residents and patients are served by team members trained to meet the unique and specialized needs of each individual. Our team is dedicated to encouraging and motivating our patients to excel in therapy and regain daily life skills.
Why Apply:
If you've got a passion for excellence and a desire to make a difference in the lives of people, this might be the job for you! The Culinary Specialist (cook) has the opportunity to positively affect the lives of people every day! This vital position plays a big role in our day-to-day operations by providing Quality Life for each and every resident.
Professional Qualifications:
Culinary Specialist have the ability to understand and interpret recipes. Culinary Specialist are able to understand written directions, and the dangers that come with working with the necessary chemicals, equipment and supplies in the dietary department.
We require at least one year of experience.
Physical Requirements:
Culinary Specialist understand the physical demands their jobs require and realize they need to:
* pass a physical exam.
* lift, stir, push, pull and move food, equipment, supplies, etc.
* lift a maximum of fifty (50) pounds occasionally each work day.
* lift thirty (30) pounds consistently.
* be able to move and stretch in such a way as to be able to reach areas above their head and below their waist.
* go up and down stairs.
* bend, stoop and twist almost constantly throughout the day.
* tolerate heat, steam, and food smells.
* taste and smell foods to assure the quality of the item.
* see and read well enough to read recipes, written directions, check food items in the oven, etc.
* hear well enough to hear the timers, buzzers, etc., and to converse with the residents and families when they have questions, etc.
* remain active and on their feet for up to four (4) hours at a time.
* walk and transport food, equipment, supplies, etc., to other areas of the facility
Benefits:
At Brookestone Acres we encourage personal growth, support educational opportunities, endorse continual learning and encourage people to stretch beyond their comfort zones. People who bring an inner commitment to excel will find an environment that enables them to do just that.
We offer a great benefit package for Full and Part-time employees. Benefits include:
- Personal and Sick Day Accrual
- Overtime Compensation
- Health Care, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Formal Education Assistance Program
- Mileage Assistance Program
This is a Part Time Evening with rotating every other weekend every other holiday.
Position pay is based off experience. Starting minimum wage is $18 an hour.
Salary : $18
