Cook

STARTING RATE: $15.50

SHIFT: Part-Time

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Paychecks
• Referral Bonuses
• Peer Mentorship
• Generous Paid Time Off

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Cook is responsible for the pre-preparation of foods. Responsible for appropriate quantities of food prepared to meet standardized recipes and portion control. Preparation of recipes from scratch and preparing and serving meals according to menus. Monitors food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning methods.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows the established standardized recipes and monitors food production and waste
• Prepares the portions of meal items according to menu and diet requirements
• Reviews menus for special diet needs before a meal
• Oversees pre-preparation of food and ensures that meals are properly prepared
• Monitors tray line at mealtime to ensure that proper portion control standards, dietary restrictions, and dietary supplementation are being adhered to
• Prepares food to coincide with meal serving hours so that excellence, quantity, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved
• Accounts for proper portion control to ensure adequate nutritional intake
• Prepares sufficient quantities of food for residents and staff
• Directs and serves individual portions for residents in the dining room and residents receiving tray service
• Prepares meals for the employee cafeteria to the extent applicable
• Monitors perishable foods and ensures proper storage and rotation
• Performs cleaning assignments in kitchen or serving areas as scheduled or directed
• Inspects other employees’ deep cleaning; if the area is not clean, explain what the employee is to use to accomplish this
• Ensures residents and customer satisfaction according to resident likes and dislikes.
• Demonstrates ability to adjust shift assignments to meet resident and facility needs
• Supervises and directs dietary aides in the absence of the Food Service Director or Dietary Supervisor
• Ensures meals are posted in the main dining room daily
• Maintains proper food and freezer storage
• Demonstrates proper handwashing techniques
• Maintains proper food handling techniques and ensures glove usage as appropriate
• Disposes of waste properly
• Understands and maintains kitchen sanitation procedures
• Ensures appropriate food temperature
• Other Duties as assigned by Food Service Director or designee

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• COVID-19 Vaccination
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Two to three years of food preparation experience preferred
• Long-term care experience preferred
• Must be flexible, punctual, professional, and reliable
• Strong customer service skills and compassion

APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:

Absolut Care of Westfield

Attn: Tiffany Taylor, Recruiter

26 Cass Street

Westfield, NY 14787

TEXT: 716-954-6816 for more information

ABOUT US:

Absolut Care is comprised of five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility in New York State, including Absolut Care of Allegany in Allegany, Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, Absolut Care of Gasport in Gasport, Absolut Care of Orchard Brooke in Orchard Park, Absolut Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post and Absolut Care of Westfield in Westfield.

We offer a variety of services including subacute rehab, long-term care, and hospice. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes The McGuire Group, Taconic Health Care and Vestra Care.

Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!

Education

• High School or better

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Documentation Skills
• Timely in providing care

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)