Cook

Dial Senior Living Campus - Coralville, IA

Part-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Coralville, IA

About the position

The Cook position at Dial involves preparing nutritious meals for residents, ensuring their dietary needs are met while creating a pleasant dining experience. The role emphasizes teamwork and communication, as well as maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. The Cook will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for seniors by providing them with delicious and well-presented meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food daily, as outlined on the weekly menu plan.
• Alter or adapt recipes to accommodate special dining needs of residents or to improve recipes.
• Ensure attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving.
• Maintain portion control to meet budgetary requirements.
• Identify food and supplies needed for the next week's menus and report to the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe kitchen environment.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling and storage of food for infection control.
• Prepare meats for storage and portion control upon delivery.
• Ensure proper storage of all delivered foods and ingredients.
• Coordinate and participate in serving food.
• Notify manager of malfunctioning equipment or appliances.
• Work with a team to ensure efficient operation of the facility.
• Report any concerns of the resident's well-being to the Executive Director or supervisor.
• Encourage and invite residents to participate in the food service program and activities.
• Attend scheduled staff and in-service meetings, as required.
• Report any on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, community operations and personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience with commercial cooking or domestic cooking with large groups
• Knowledge of safety practices in working with kitchen equipment
• Ability to promote teamwork in providing services to residents
• Familiarity with state food-handling and kitchen regulations
• Ability to operate kitchen appliances and office equipment.

Nice-to-haves

• Certificate in food-preparation training is preferred
• Experience in supervision is preferred
• Willingness to learn and help others
• Enjoyment in working with older adults

Benefits

• Birthday & anniversary PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Double pay on holidays
• PTO accrual on DAY 1
• Referral Bonus
• Free meal during shift (Up to $260 savings)
• Loyalty Incentive
• Employee Recognition Program
• Discounts through Verizon and AT&T
• Pay Advance Program
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance including Dental and Vision
• Basic Term Life/AD&D
• 401K
• Flexible Spending Account for Dependent Care