Cook's Helper

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Cook's Helper (part- and full-time)

ROCKFORD, IL

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is a retirement community committed to providing our residents and staff with the utmost dignity and respect. We have served the community for 55 years, and we pride ourselves on the care that we have provided.

We are seeking Cook's Helpers to assist with meal preparation. The ideal candidate loves working in food services and works well independently and as a team player.

• Starting Pay: $15.30-$16.50 per hour
• Status:
  Part time (15‑20 hours per week); full-time (30‑37.5 hours per week)
• Hours:
  
  Part‑time (4:30 pm‑8:00 pm weekdays/weekends);
  Full‑time (6 am‑2 pm weekdays/weekends)
• Note:
  
  Schedule must be flexible and open for weekend shifts.

Fairhaven Benefits Part‑time:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan*
• Paid time off (PTO)

Fairhaven Benefits (full time-30+ hrs per week):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional Voluntary life insurance
• Optional Short‑term disability (STD) insurance
• Company‑paid Life insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan*
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Reduced priced employee lunches
• Note:
  
  An employee must work 20 hours per week and be at least 21 years old to participate in the 403(b) plan.

You must finish all required sections and hit submit to have a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for employment.

This description is a general overview and should not be construed as exhaustive. This posting does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to modification.

Primary Function: Assists in meal preparation and food service. Responsible for general housekeeping of the kitchen and washing of dishes, pots and pans.

• Assists cooks in preparing meals and preparation activities for the next day’s meals.
• Transports and dishes up breakfast and dinner to residents in Harbor East.
• Supplies cooks with adequate clean pots, pans and utensils.
• Washes pots and pans and helps with other dish washing.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen floors and all storage areas.
• Cleans and re‑organizes food stock and supplies.
• Checks off and initials cleaning checklist at end of shift.
• Participates in creating an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, cleanliness, safety and well‑being of each resident.
• Safeguards privacy and confidentiality of all resident health care information which includes complying with all HIPAA regulations.
• Acts as a customer service representative and public relations ambassador for Fairhaven with residents, families, vendors, volunteers and other visitors.
• Interacts positively with all residents at all times creating an atmosphere which promotes a homelike environment.
• Maintains, cares for and safely uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently per Fairhaven policies and procedures.
• Maintains sanitary conditions; follows infection control and waste management procedures as they relate to this position.
• Reports incidents of abuse, neglect or a violation of the resident’s rights immediately.
• Completes all in‑service training requirements in a timely manner.
• Completes all duties and tasks as assigned.

Type of work and characteristics of duties require:

• Physical condition allowing for normal kitchen duties including but not limited to; lifting (up to 50 pounds), bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, standing or walking an entire shift, use of arms and hands with dexterity, ability to read and understand directions.
• Ability to communicate in a friendly manner to residents and coworkers in English.
• Ability to show warmth, love and compassion to make residents feel comfortable.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• Comfort in working in a Christian Retirement Center environment.
• Adherence to all regulations specified in the Fairhaven employee handbook, procedures and policy documents.

• Identifies improvements to processes and recommend changes to management.
• Identifies…