Cook: weekends

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Looking for an every other weekend Cook at Gabriel's Villa. AM & PM openings.

The Cook is responsible for providing high quality dining service and maintaining a clean kitchen. This includes advanced preparation of subsequent meals, serving meals in the dining room at times, dishwashing, and kitchen cleaning as assigned. All responsibilities are conducted in a manner consistent with the philosophy of Miravida Living.

The Salad/Bakery Cook will lead in preparing and garnishing salads, desserts and other dishes.

• Complete meal preparations per Dining Services Coordinator.
• Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Plan thawing, preparation and cooking schedules so that food is ready to be served at the proper time and is not over or under cooked.
• Prepare foods according to standardized recipes, for modified diets, as needed, in the correct amounts for residents, guests, and staff as assigned.
• Determine amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus. Make sure the frozen foods and supplies are obtained from storage areas in adequate time for preparation.
• Arrange to have food set up in steam tables, ensure that food is at the proper temperature and deliver food as needed.
• Operate all Dietary Department equipment and utensils in an efficient and safe manner.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in the kitchen.
• Responsible for the department to comply with established health and safety standards, and state and federal regulations for nursing homes.
• Check in deliveries from vendors as needed.
• Maintain dignity and respect in all interactions with resident, staff and others.

• Communication
• Collaboration Skills
• Customer/Client Focus
• Flexibility
• Stress Management

This position supervises dietary staff in the absence of the Dietary Manager.

Employee works in a kitchen environment with exposure to hot and cold temperatures. Employee works with various kitchen equipment and utensils. Noise level is moderate to loud.

The physical demands include lifting, carrying, standing, bending, squatting, crawling, reaching, walking and kneeling using good body mechanics for sustained periods. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills. Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

No travel is expected for this position.

• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

• Experience in food service.
• Two or more years of cooking experience.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

It is the policy Miravida Living of Oshkosh to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, Miravida Living will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties and activities may change at any time with or without notice.