Cook

Job Overview

Full-time (shifts include 5:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.)

Come join our dining services team where you will be responsible for planning, preparing and serving large quantities of high quality food to women religious in a non-regulated home environment. At the Sisters of the Presentation, our employees experience a nurturing work environment committed to the values of service and hospitality. This is a full-time position (75 hours bi-weekly) that does include rotating weekends and holidays. Enjoy one 30-minute paid lunch period, which is provided per 8-hour shift, in addition to 2-15 minute rest periods.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, prepares and serves high quality food products.
• Supervises food service staff in the absence of the food service director.
• Practices proper handling, labeling, dating and rotation of food to insure consistent quality and to avoid spoilage and contamination.
• Follows proper food handling procedures (hand washing, wearing gloves, etc.).
• Checks in supplies when delivered and puts away; rotates inventory as necessary.
• Follows food composting and recycling rules.
• Maintains sanitary conditions by thoroughly cleaning work areas and equipment, according to daily cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Displays proper use and care of all equipment, reporting equipment breakdowns and defective equipment, and using equipment with safety in mind.
• Exhibits flexibility when workload varies according to seasons, holiday and community events.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three to five years of formal cooking experience; institutional cooking experience helpful; supervisory experience is helpful.
• Ability to understand basic dietetics.
• Previous knowledge of dishwashing machine operation helpful.
• Has the ability to push/pull/lift/move up to 50 pounds and withstand heavy physical exertion (bending, stretching, stooping, twisting, kneeling, reaching and climbing) on a daily basis.