Cook

Overview:

Dolan Creek Assisted Living is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our Assisting Care Facility. This position works under the Food Service Director and supports all activities of the Food Service Department and Dining Room. The position is responsible for quality of meals served, quality of service delivery during meal service and for compliance with special diets o8ered by the community.

Responsibilities:

Supports the Food Service Director with planning, directing, controlling, communicating, and coaching in the dining service department. Follows the Milestone Menu Program that meets nutritional requirements, as directed by the Food Service Director. If assisting with food purchasing, then follows buying practices approved by Milestone. Conforms to policy and procedures for all special diets offered. Responds to residents likes and dislikes maintaining high resident satisfaction. Ensure that all foods are prepared to satisfaction of residents and in accordance with safe food handling practices. Maintains food temperatures and time controls during storage, production, and serving according to required food safety standards. Correctly uses equipment that meets all health department standards. All food items are stored appropriately and dated properly. Ensures that staff provides service to maintain good resident experiences during meal times. Circulates in the dining room to ascertain resident preferences and satisfaction with meals. Provides input and support to the Food Service Director on new hires and training staff in the dietary department. Provides input to the Food Service Director on evaluations as needed with all staff to ensure that all work done in the dietary department is done appropriately. Brings all performance issues to the Food Service Director. Maintains a clean kitchen. This includes all equipment, walls, dry storage, cold storage cooking, end preparation surfaces and dish storage areas. This position is responsible for ensuring that they and any employees reporting to them work in a safe manner and that potentially hazardous conditions are to be managed. Compliance with safety standards is required. This position is responsible for fostering teamwork with co-workers, showing initiative in overcoming obstacles, taking actions to assist others beyond job responsibilities, and having a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors. The position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, strong personnel skills, and positive community relations skills to be successful. Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently and make decisions. Excellent organizational skills; detail-oriented. Pleasant, professional, and personable manner. Perform other duties as assigned or needed. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum one year of experience in food service Preferred. Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.

Pay:

$16.00 - $17.00 per hour Ability to

Commute:

Sturgis, SD 57785 (Required)

Work Location:

In person