Prep Cook/Dishwasher

Our Mission is to foster purposeful and meaningful lives for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias through the use of the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle®

Core Values

Respect

To treat others with integrity and courtesy, understanding that each person is important.
Dignity

To model integrity and respect in everyday actions and to influence others to do the same. We will honor the people we serve and work with.

Equality

Embracing diversity, committed to equality, feeling empathy for others.
Stewardship

To protect and value the lives and resources.

Expectations:

It is expected that employees will always remember these values as they go about their job working with residents, with other employees, and with the public. Everyone is expected to know and comply with all employee policies and procedures and to ask questions if there is something that is not clear.
We must know about the services provided here and talk about them correctly. Our communication with others must be respectful, correct, timely, and complete whether it is in person or in writing. We value each person and expect employees to show sensitivity to the cultural differences of co-workers and residents.

General Summary:
Responsible for food/meal preparation and serve out for the Community by performing and insuring the following duties:

Job Functions:

• Responsible for the preparation of all the daily meals for community residents, functions and special events, (i.e., banquets, receptions, etc).

• To meet the special dietary needs of the Residents.

• To meet all State and Health requirements with preparation, temperatures and storage.

• To insure that all machines, equipment and preparation areas are clean and sanitized before and after using them.

• To plan ahead and be organized with supplies and groceries as needed.

• To prepare correct amounts of food while limiting waste.

• To assist with the monitoring and accountability of all kitchen supplies and food.

• To daily insure quality assurance by taste testing and visual inspection.

Interpersonal Contacts:

• Contacts are made both inside and outside the Community. Internal contacts include: management, co-workers and Residents. External contacts include: vendors, suppliers and inspectors.

Job Scope:

This job has recurring work situations with occasional variations from the norm. Duties involve moderate degree of complexity due to the nature of Institutional cooking duties and all they entail.
Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Executive Chef with established procedures and guidelines. Errors in accuracy, judgment, and level of professionalism effect the smooth and efficient operation of the department, ultimately impacting Residents, management and staff trust levels.

Specific Skills:

• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work activities

• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing

• Knowledge of principles and practices of institutional cooking duties

• Skill and experience in the use of various kitchen machines and equipment.

• Ability to be organized, set and meet deadlines

• Sufficient math and measurement skills to calculate and adjust recipes and amounts

Education and/or Experience:

• Culinary School Graduate preferred or a combination of education and experience to perform the essential functions of this position

• Minimum of 1 year prior experience as a line cook or banquet experience preferred

• Training and understanding of kitchen Health regulations

• To possess or obtain a valid Food Handler Card

Job Conditions:

• This job may require hours that exceed 40 per week and a flexibility of hours (i.e., weekends, evenings, holidays and substituting for absent co-workers)

• Work may expose incumbent to possible bodily injury from moving mechanical parts of machinery or equipment, (i.e., large commercial mixers, slicer, portable hot food carts, portable steam line and steam jacket kettle)

• Work will expose incumbent to hot stoves, ovens and lights.

• Work may expose incumbent to hazardous cleaning chemicals

• Some work requires the use of PPE, (personal protective equipment) such as masks, aprons, goggles, and gloves

Physical Demands:

• Work may be performed for sustained periods of time with bending, stooping, standing, walking, foot stools or ladders

• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or other wise move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Work for sustained periods of time maintaining concentrated attention to detail

• Ability to work under pressure

• Ability to use cooking utensils and equipment requiring high degree of dexterity

• Ability to work in room temperatures that may exceed 80 degrees

Special Equipment:

• Kitchen stoves, ovens

• Commercial Slicer

• Commercial Mixers

• Steam Kettle

• Steamer

• Various kitchen tools and equipment

• Portable hot food carts

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands and Work
Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

20% or 20% to 40% to 60% to 80% to less 40% 60% 80% 100%

Stand ✓

Walk ✓

Sit ✓

Pushing, pulling and/or ✓
reaching

Grasping and fine
manipulation ✓

Climb or balance ✓

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl ✓

Talk or hear ✓
Taste or smell ✓

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force 20% or 20% to 40% to 60% to 80% to less 40% 60% 80% 100%

Up to 10 pounds ✓

Up to 25 pounds 

Up to 50 pounds ✓

Up to 100 pounds ✓

More than 100 pounds ✓

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (Required)
• professional cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
• restaurant: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler (Required)

Work Location: In person