Healthcare Line Cook - Pittsboro

Description · Join our team Galloway Ridge is an upscale continuing care retirement community located between Chapel Hill and Pittsboro in Chatham County, NC. This position is primarily responsible for the production of food through accurate prep, adherence to standardized recipe ...

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Description

Join our team Galloway Ridge is an upscale continuing care retirement community located between Chapel Hill and Pittsboro in Chatham County, NC. This position is primarily responsible for the production of food through accurate prep, adherence to standardized recipes, and focus on accuracy. The Healthcare Line Cook demonstrates a thorough knowledge of work assignments and meets quality and timeliness objectives. Adjusts to changing requirements and environments with flexibility, versatility, and open-mindedness. Exhibits professionalism in performance, behavior, and appearance. Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy, uses discretion when discussing confidential matters. Is courteous and cooperative with residents, families, co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and other department staff. Practices and supports all directives given by the Healthcare Sous Chef and the Director of Healthcare Dining. Follows and practices Galloway Ridge Core Values.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare food using cooking methods per standardized recipes, therapeutic diets and special-order diets with ability to adjust amounts depending on assignment and business needs.
• Processes diet changes and new diets as received.
• Prepares and serves substitute foods to residents who refused foods served.
• Assists with serving meals as necessary on a timely basis in accordance with standardized portion control procedures.
• Must work in a clean and sanitary manner with focus on station and equipment used, must participate in end of shift cleaning and sanitizing of the kitchen.
• Put away deliveries and prep items according to FIFO method.
• Stock assigned station according to levels directed by the Healthcare Sous Chef.
• Follow and reproduce plate presentation standards.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of work assignments and performs in a manner to meet quality and timeliness objectives.
• Follows instructions consistently.
• Participates in all BOH training opportunities, in-services, and line-up sessions. professional development/skills competency in all activities.
• Completes Relias training and maintains current ServSafe certification.
• Maintains a current knowledge of federal state and other regulations applicable to the position.
• Complies with applicable safety policies and procedures.
• Reports any potential safety hazards or injury immediately to supervisor or appropriate personnel.
• Provides proper assistance to residents, visitors or employee in an emergency situation.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Healthcare Dining.
• All other duties assigned include, but not limited to, enhancing the Resident Experience.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred
• Must be ServSafe certified
• Must have at least 2-3 years of food service experience. Prior experience in a healthcare setting is desired.
• Maintains all certifications necessary for employment.
• Commits to continually improving skills through educational opportunities.
• Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Maintains a current knowledge of applicable federal, state, or other regulations.
• Knowledge of food storage/food hierarchy and kitchen sanitation.
• Complies with GR safety policies and procedures. Reports safety hazards and injuries immediately. Provides emergency assistance to residents, visitors, or employees following proper procedures.
• Is courteous and cooperative with residents, families, co-workers, management, and other staff.
• Exhibits professionalism in conduct and appearance.
• Must perform simple arithmetic to handle and understand measurements and recipe conversions.
• Needs proficient knife skills, knowledge of protein fabrication. Cooking skills include frying, poaching, baking, roasting, stewing, braising, sautéing, grilling, and steaming.

You will join an innovative team of over 300 employees who each contribute unique talent and expertise in a variety of hospitality, medical, and professional fields. Galloway Ridge employees embody our core values of caring, empowerment, integrity, and commitment.

Galloway Ridge offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including free membership to our onsite 20,000 square foot fitness facility, discounted meals, 2-year/4-year/continuing education scholarships, PTO with Mahalo Moments, wellness discount on health premiums, 403b with a generous company match, local discounts, and more.

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