Compensation and Benefits, Cook Dishes, Food Delivery, Food Safety, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Organizational Skills, Portion Control, Regulations, Safety Training, Stock Rotation, Time Management
Vitality Health is seeking a qualified and dependable Part time cook to join our team. The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals in accordance with established menus, dietary requirements, and food safety regulations. This position plays an essential role in ensuring that residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals in a safe and pleasant dining environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portion control standards, and dietary guidelines.
Ensure all food is prepared, stored, and served in compliance with state and local health regulations.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, equipment, and storage.
Monitor food and supply inventories; assist with ordering and stock rotation.
Coordinate meal preparation and service times with dietary staff to ensure timely delivery of meals.
Accommodate resident dietary needs, preferences, and physician-ordered restrictions.
Assist with special functions and events as assigned.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary instructions accurately.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Professional demeanor and commitment to providing excellent service to residents and staff.
Work Environment:
This position requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Compensation and Benefits:
Mission: Empowering those we touch to live and develop
Core Values: Lives Vitality Core Values of Execute, Drive, Openness to Experience and Loyalty
Execute:
· GSD – Get Stuff Done
· Learns and applies lessons from mistake making
· Fixes problems and issues
· Delivers on promises
Drive:
· Is ambitious and wants to learn and grow
· Passionate about the work, service and quality we provide
Openness to Experience:
· Is innovative and finds efficiencies in the work we do
· Expects and embraces change
· Always in motion – always moving forward
· Makes a positive difference in the lives of team and residents
· Celebrates the uniqueness of those around us
Loyalty:
· Has each other’s backs – supports and lifts up the team
· Sticks it out in the hard times – works for the improvement of the whole
· Supports team no matter what
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