Head Cook - Otterbein SeniorLife
Pemberville, OH
About the Job
Overview
Otterbein is currently seeking a talented Head Cook to join our team at our vibrant, not-for-profit retirement community. The individual in this position is responsible for creating delicious, attractive meals for our residents. This is an important role that significantly impacts the quality of life of our residents. We offer restaurant-style dining for our residents in a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. If you have the desire to serve older persons in a faith-based environment, this is the place for you.
Shift: Full Time 12:30p-8:30p 8 days a week Part Time 12:30p-8:30p 6 days a week
Responsibilities
- Side by side training with Executive Chef
- Reads menu to estimate food requirements. Procures food from storage.
- Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company standards.
- Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes, uses a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, grinders, choppers, slicers, ovens, cook tops, to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, casseroles and other menu items.
- Bakes, roast, steams, broils, fries meats, fish, poultry, vegetables and other foods.
- Adds seasoning to food during mixing and cooking, according to recipe. Discusses necessary recipe adjustments with supervisor.
- Observes and test food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and taking temperatures to determine that it is cooked to the proper level of doneness.
- Carves meats, portions food in serving pans or on serving plates, adds gravies, sauces, and garnishes to panned and plated foods.
- May wash, peel, cut and shred vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
- May butcher chickens, fish, meats.
- May bake breads, rolls and pastries.
- Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils in work area.
- Coordinates work with other food service employees to prevent waste and to facilitate utilization of any overproduction.
- Responsible for replenishing food and items providing back up on service line for dining center customers.
- Selects and develops recipes were needed.
- Cooks and otherwise prepares foods according to recipes.
- Cuts, trims, bones and carves meats and poultry for cooking.
- Portions cooked foods as to size of portions and methods of garnishing.
- Follows prep sheet in order to prepare items for next day's meals.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED preferred
Experience:
- 2 to 5 year's cooking experience in LTC or similar setting preferred
- Hardworking, dedicated, caring individual who enjoys serving others
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with others
- Maintains a professional and positive attitude
BENEFITS*
Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Pharmacy Benefits
Vision and dental insurance
Paid Time off that accrues immediately
Paid Holidays
Life insurance
Retirements Savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match
Get access to 50% of your wages before pay day through PayActiv
Employee sponsored fund for employees in need
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Assistance
*Some benefits are based on hours worked