Cook - Full-Time - No Weekends/No Nights
Job Description
Carolina Senior Care Is Hiring!
Join the dynamic team at Carolina Senior Care, a leading non-profit provider of PACE services. Located in Lexington, NC, Carolina Senior Care is committed to enriching the lives of seniors with compassion and excellence. Be part of a mission-driven organization that values innovation, community, and the well-being of our elders. Your role will be pivotal in delivering exceptional care and support, ensuring our participants live their best lives with dignity and joy. Join Us today!
Cook - Full-Time
Hours: Monday - Friday : 7:00a - 4:00p : No Weekends
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares foods for specified meals.
- Prepares meals as directed by Food Services Supervisor or Dietitian.
- Preparation of meats, vegetables, pastries, desserts, etc., using standardized recipes.
- Assists in serving food adhering to standardized portions and diets. Ensures proper monitoring of food quality, temperature, and accuracy. Corrects deficiencies.
- Assists in the care and maintenance of dietary equipment.
- Keeps working areas and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition. Maintains prep and service areas in a clean, organized, and sanitary manner. Use safe and sanitary methods for all functions.
- Prepare and assemble food prepared for regular and modified diets as directed.
- Knows and follows safety, fire, and sanitation standards.
- Follows proper controls and documentation to comply with all regulations and surveys.
- Ensures the proper storage and rotation of all products and assists with physical inventory as needed.
- Knowledgeable of correct cooking procedures for all foods for service.
- Prepares and assists in preparation of catering and special functions menus.
- Responsible for the care and maintenance of kitchen and dayroom food service equipment and supplies. Reports repairs, supply shortages, and breakdowns to supervisor.
- Follows established policies and procedures, standards, and practices in food preparation to achieve department objective of high quality, nutritional meals.
- Practices Universal precautions and follows appropriate Infection Control procedures.
- Maintains a safe working environment. Follows EveryAge PACE Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines.
- Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about employees, participants, clients, or families.
- Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings.
- Assist in the purchase of food and supplies
- Performs related duties as required.
- Keeps dayroom stocked with small wares and dietary supplies.
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required (will provide class)
Minimal Experience:
Six months food preparation experience in a hospital, restaurant, or institutional setting is preferred.
Experience in long term care or health care is preferred.
Minimum one year working with the frail or elderly.
Benefits:
· 403B/403B matching
· Employee assistance programs/discounts
· Dental/Vision insurance
· Health insurance after 30 days!
· Great team environment!
· Life insurance
· PTO/Sick days
· Referral programs/Tuition reimbursement
EOE/Disability/Vets
Monday - Friday,Weekdays Only,7:00 a - 3:30 p,No nights
