- Collects food ingredients and supplies from storeroom as required for daily operations
- Reviews production schedule and menu to determine food requirements including variety and quantity of food for preparation and to assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities
- Seasons and prepares a wide variety of foods consistent with the menu
- Measures, weighs and combines ingredients for quantity preparation
- Slices, grinds, and cooks meats and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods
- Tests foods being cooked for quality
- Ensures that food is properly stored, labeled and dated.
- Prepares and bakes simple baked goods
- Assists with meal preparation for special events/holidays
- Prepares meals in accordance with special diet statements
- Maintains cleanliness with Kitchen, Dining, and Common areas of the Cottage
- Maintains clean work areas, utensils, and equipment
- Practices appropriate sanitation and safety techniques in accord with Serv Safe
- Obtains Serv Safe Certification within 6 months of employment
- Practices appropriate knife and equipment safety at all times
- Performs daily and weekly cleaning duties as assigned
- Deep cleans Kitchen, Dining, Food Storage (including refrigerators/freezers), and Common area at least 2 times per month
- Disposes of spoiled and/or outdated food
- Protects equipment, utensils, food, and other items of inventory from contamination, spoilage, and pilferage
- Maintains production records, food temperature logs, menus, and other record keeping
- Attends to day to day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies, including minor repairs to equipment or reporting equipment needs to supervisor
- Assist with getting residents to the dining area when needed
- Assists with feeding when needed
- Provides effective, timely, and quality health care assistance and related support for residents of the Assisted and Independent Living Facilities
- If certified as a CNA, must maintain certification and continued education on resident care related issues
- Obeys safety rules of St John's United
- Identifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards
- Attends mandatory safety in-services
- Utilizes proper body mechanics when stocking supplies or carrying items
- Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals
- Follows the St John's Guidelines for Customer Service
- *Let the Mission be your guide
- *Make eye contact and smile
- *Greet & welcome each and every person
- *Seek out personal contact
- *Provide immediate service-listen & act
- *Use appropriate body language at all times
- *Be gracious to each & every person
- Follows policy and procedures on annual TB testing
- Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations
- Attends all mandatory in-services
- Complies with all certification and training requirements
- Performs other duties as assigned by the person in charge of area where work is being done
- Ability to safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment, including mixers, ovens, toasters, fryers, grills, blenders, slicers, etc
- Ability to understand diet statements, recipes and menus
- Ability to understand written and verbal communication
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively in a professional manner
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects
- Ability to prepare and bake a variety of foods
- Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods
- Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards
- Skill in organization, coordinating, and time management
- Ability to understand and follow safety policies and procedures
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic computation, and adjust recipes
- Requires moderate physical work more than 70% of the time, including lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, standing, carrying, lifting, walking, and bending for prolonged periods of time.
- Work involves some exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
- Work involves minimal exposure to hazards, bloodborne pathogens, or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
- Normal health care and food service environment
- Work involves exposure to plants and animals within the environment
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Cottage Cook - Billings, United States - St John's United
Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
SUMMARY:
Produces quality food for residents, staff, and guests of St. John's United. Prepares, seasons, cooks, fries, bakes a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes, and other food items that meet various diet restrictions and/or menu plans, ensuring quality and quantity standards are maintained.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Food Production
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Requirements: High School diploma or GED preferred. Prior experience cooking in a kitchen/restaurant/food service setting required. Certification of St. John's feeding program, and transfer training within first 3 months of employment.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
Salary Description
$18/hour