Cook

Cook

STARTING RATE: $16.13 (paying $16.13 – $18.73 per hour, depending on experience)

SHIFT: Full-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

If you are interested, please send resume to:

Autumn View Health Care Facility
Attn: Tammy Nellist, HR
4650 Southwestern Blvd.
Hamburg, NY 14075
TEXT: 716-319-7831 for more information

ABOUT US:
The McGuire Group is a portfolio of six health care facilities in New York state, including: Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg; Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue; Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga; Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville; Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.

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!

Salary : $16 - $19