We are seeking a Weekend Cook who is a good team player, reliable, and has a positive attitude to join us at Beacon Haven, a small, non-medical nursing facility. You will have the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively in our kitchen preparing nutritious meals for our patients. If you are seeking a role filled with purpose, in our quiet and loving facility, this position is for you. We look forward to you joining our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare meals (breakfast, lunch, and prep dinner) in a timely manner.
- Follow standard recipes with modifications or substitutions from our Christian Science nurses as needed.
- Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintain a sanitary, orderly, and efficient kitchen according to all sanitation and food production standards including, but not limited to: cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, kitchen surfaces (countertops and floors), and appliances.
- Follow OSHA and Department of Health regulations and alert Administrator to safety issues.
Key Competencies
- Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
- Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain personal hygiene.
Requirements
- Current Food Sanitation Safety Certificate (if you do not currently possess this, we will coordinate your acquiring it prior to starting the job).
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing needs.
- Able to work independently but be comfortable with Nursing staff working within the kitchen preparing food for patients.
- Friendly with patients and staff.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
- Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in cooking, culinary arts, or other related fields, preferred.
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
Hours and Rates
- Saturdays & Sundays 7am-3pm.
- Plus, an option for an additional weekday 7 am – 3 pm.
- $18/hr to $21/hr, dependent on experience, with an additional 8% pay on Sundays.
- This position includes PTO and 401K matching after 3 months.
