Line Cook - FT
BLUESTEM COMMUNITIES MANAGEMENT INC - North Newton, KS
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Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationKidron Bethel Village - North Newton, KSPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelPrefer High School grad or GEDTravel PercentageNoneJob Shift5:00AM - 1:30PMDescriptionKidron Bethel Village is looking for a full-time Line Cook to join our team!Position Overview:The primary responsibility of the Line Cook is to assist the Lead Cook and Prep Cook with the preparation and serving of daily meals; the storage, marking and inventory of leftover food products; and the cleaning and sanitizing of cooking utensils, food preparation areas, and food storage units.Essential Job Functions:Prepare food according to menus, recipes, and diet sheetsPrepare food items for meal service, as well as special request foods as orderedWash, peel, cut, chop, and slice fruits, vegetables and meats in preparation for the day's meals or dishes.Pull assorted food items from the freezer to thaw or from the walk-in for meal set up as directed.Understand and adhere to residents' nutritional needs as specified on their diet sheets•Remains alert to residents' changing dietary and health concerns•Consult daily menus to determine which food will be cooked for the day•Use all kitchen equipment appropriately•Ensure that food is ready at the proper time and temperature•Organize food to be delivered to different areasAssist the Lead or Prep Cook with serving the meal as instructed (Kidron Bethel Village only)May service the salad bar daily by replenishing and rotating products, and disposing of discolored or outdated products as needed (Kidron Bethel Village only)Perform prep work for the next day; verify that food items on the menu for the following day are available.Follows HACCP standards for preparing, handling, serving and storing foodComply with established sanitation, personal hygiene and health standards.Check and record temperatures of food to ensure that it is served at correct temperaturesUtilize proper food preparation and handling techniques.Prepare, cook and store food using appropriate temperatures and with safe food handling techniques, ensuring when storing foods that items are sealed and marked with a dateInventory leftover food according to the established schedule, disposing of all food items more than two-days old, unless the item can be used immediately.Cook food in a manner to conserve nutritive value, flavor, appearance and textureUses food and supplies appropriately to maintain budgetUnderstand and follows food portion controlsAvoid wasting food or suppliesCleans in assigned areasFollow the kitchen cleaning schedule keeping work areas neat and clean at all times.Maintain the kitchen and equipment in a safe and sanitary manner.Uses good sanitation practices as described in Serv Safe manualWipe down all surfaces and clean the kitchen after each meal has been served and before leaving the work area.May fill in as a Dishwasher if necessary.QualificationsQualifications and Experience:Must be eighteen (18) years of agePrefer one year or more of cooking experiencePrefer additional education in cooking or related fieldMust be able to work a minimum of every other weekend and holidaysPhysical Requirements:Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
Created: 2024-10-11