POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for food preparation that meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards of this community.  Prepare all foods to meet quantity and deadline requirements.  Able to effectively manage all food production in the absence of the Chef / Kitchen Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position.  This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

·         Prepare food items using standardized recipes.

·         Determine food and supplies needed and coordinate meal production with serving hours.

·         Prepare all special dietary needs as directed by the Resident Menus.

·         Monitor all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality are upheld at all times.

·         Maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.

·         Assist with orientation and training of new kitchen employees.

·         Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures.

·         Attend all in-services as required.

·         Responsible for following all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.

·         Assist with proper documentation of temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning schedules.

·         Perform all other reasonable tasks assigned by your supervisor. 

Educational Requirements and Experience: 

·         Minimum of one year experience as cook preparing full line of menu items.

·         Able to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions

·         Able to prepare therapeutic/modified diets.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Willingness to work with the elderly in a senior living environment
• Able to prepare therapeutic/modified diets.
• Able to prepare food in a senior housing environment, which meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards.
• Able to work on all weekends, Holidays, and for pre-planned special events.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

·         Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting

·         Possible exposure to unpleasant odors

·         Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual

·         Frequent exposure to water, refrigerator/freezer, heat, and flames.

·         Continuous exposure to residents who are ill, confused, irritable and irrational 

You may apply in person at our location, 614 S Main Smith Center, KS and ask for Tammy Pettijohn, LNHA or call 785-282-6722 or email tammy@sunporchsmith.org. SunPorch of Smith County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.