Cottage Cook

Description

 **Full-time 4 x 10 hours shifts (7a - 5:30p)+ Every Other Weekend Off!** 

SUMMARY:  

Produces quality food for residents, staff, and guests of St. John’s United. Prepares, seasons, cooks, fries, bakes a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes, and other food items that meet various diet restrictions and/or menu plans, ensuring quality and quantity standards are maintained.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Food Production

• Collects food ingredients and supplies from storeroom as required for daily operations
• Reviews production schedule and menu to determine food requirements including variety and quantity of food for preparation and to assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities
• Seasons and prepares a wide variety of foods consistent with the menu
• Measures, weighs and combines ingredients for quantity preparation
• Slices, grinds, and cooks meats and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods  
• Tests foods being cooked for quality
• Ensures that food is properly stored, labeled and dated.
• Prepares and bakes simple baked goods
• Assists with meal preparation for special events/holidays
• Prepares meals in accordance with special diet statements
• Maintains cleanliness with Kitchen, Dining, and Common areas of the Cottage

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Kitchen sanitation and safety

• Maintains clean work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Practices appropriate sanitation and safety techniques in accord with Serv Safe
• Obtains Serv Safe Certification within 6 months of employment 
• Practices appropriate knife and equipment safety at all times
• Performs daily and weekly cleaning duties as assigned
• Deep cleans Kitchen, Dining, Food Storage (including refrigerators/freezers), and Common area at least 2 times per month
• Disposes of spoiled and/or outdated food
• Protects equipment, utensils, food, and other items of inventory from contamination, spoilage, and pilferage
• Maintains production records, food temperature logs, menus, and other record keeping
• Attends to day to day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies, including minor repairs to equipment or reporting equipment needs to supervisor

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Resident Care (required)

• Assist with getting residents to the dining area when needed
• Assists with feeding when needed

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Resident Care (preferred)

• Provides effective, timely, and quality health care assistance and related support for residents of the Assisted and Independent Living Facilities  
• If certified as a CNA, must maintain certification and continued education on resident care related issues

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Safety

• Obeys safety rules of St John’s United
• Identifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards
• Attends mandatory safety in-services
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when stocking supplies or carrying items

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Mission/Customer Service

• Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals
• Follows the St John’s Guidelines for Customer Service
• *Let the Mission be your guide
• *Make eye contact and smile
• *Greet & welcome each and every person
• *Seek out personal contact
• *Provide immediate service-listen & act
• *Use appropriate body language at all times
• *Be gracious to each & every person

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Employee Responsibilities

• Follows policy and procedures on annual TB testing
• Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations
• Attends all mandatory in-services
• Complies with all certification and training requirements 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the person in charge of area where work is being done

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Requirements: High School diploma or GED preferred. Prior experience cooking in a kitchen/restaurant/food service setting required. Certification of St. John’s feeding program, and transfer training within first 3 months of employment.    

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Ability to safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment, including mixers, ovens, toasters, fryers, grills, blenders, slicers, etc
• Ability to understand diet statements, recipes and men