What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook - Skilled Nursing Facility - Part-Time position at Kahl Home for the Aged and Infirm?

Job Description

Cook

Come join us at Kahl Home! We are a Faith-Based, Nonprofit, Short-Term Rehabilitation and Skilled Geriatric Care facility sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm since 1955. Our state-of-the-art services, amenities, and excellent staff make Kahl Home a premier nursing facility in the Quad Cities.

Life at Kahl Home :

Our mission is to provide compassionate, holistic care to the aged and infirm in a Christian atmosphere. We honor the sanctity of life, believing that every life is sacred, regardless of its quality, and must be respected and protected. Our care reflects this belief, upholding dignity, alleviating pain, and supporting residents and their families, especially at the end of life. We strive to recognize Christ in each individual entrusted to our care.

We are seeking to fill the position of Cook - Part-Time .

What will you do as a Cook?

Food Preparation :

Prepare food daily according to menus using standardized recipes.
Adapt recipes to accommodate special dietary needs or enhance flavor.
Ensure proper plate presentation and garnish food attractively.
Serve appropriate condiments with meals.

Service Coordination :

Coordinate and participate in the service line during mealtimes.

Monitor portion control to meet residents' requests and minimize waste.

Sanitation and Maintenance :

Maintain cleanliness in work areas, adhering to sanitation guidelines.

Ensure cleanliness of coolers, freezers, and storage rooms.

Follow First in, First out guidelines for food storage and labeling.

Attendance and Participation :

Attend all required departmental meetings, in-services, and trainings

Relationship Building :

Build positive relationships with residents, employees, and coworkers.

Compliance :

Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

This is a brief overview of job responsibilities and not intended to be all inclusive.

Cook Qualifications :

High School diploma or GED.

Healthcare Food Service experience.

Food Handler Certification or the ability to complete within 30 days.

SERV Safe Certificate.

Customer Service.

Cook Physical Demands :

Must be able to perform various physical tasks related to serving : Standing, walking, bending stooping, occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

Mental Acuity : Ability to read, interpret documents, and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Cook Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Must complete and pass Monthly training.

Ability to work flexible work hours with rotating shifts that may include nights, weekends and holidays.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to demonstrate patience and active listening skills.

Ability to multitask.

Ability to solve problems and address residents’ needs with empathy and a positive attitude.

Cook Motivations :

Provide holistic care to the aged and infirm in an atmosphere of Christian understanding.

Respect and safeguard the confidentiality of information regarding residents, coworkers, and the facility.

Project a professional and caring demeanor in all interactions.

Take responsibility for maintaining a clean and orderly environment.

Demonstrate teamwork and respect for others. Work well as a member of a group.

Take ownership of job responsibilities and problem resolution.

Anticipate and meet the needs of residents and coworkers.

Welcome suggestions and new ideas for improvement.

Self-Starter : Perform duties without outside help.

We aim to create a supportive workplace where you are valued, compensated fairly and provided the tools to thrive!

What The Kahl Home can offer you :

Competitive Compensation

Next-Day Pay Option

Health (Aetna), Dental, Vision, HSA with employer contribution

Benefits available 1st of the mo. following 30 days

Flexible Spending Account and AFLAC insurances

Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance

Fully paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plan

Generous Paid Time-off

Fully paid Vision and Dental (Single Plan)

Please consider joining our team working where The Difference is Love ℠ !

Kahl Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

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