Job Information
Ohio Living Ohio Living Dorothy Love in Sidney, Ohio
The Cook I prepares food in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the culinary services are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
Operations Management
Prepares and serves all products and meals so they are palatable and appetizing in appearance by following planned menus and using the recipe cards.
Ensures timely and efficient meal service by preparing food in accordance with quality standards, sanitary regulations, and established policies and procedures.
Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period.
Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes, recipe specifications, and portion control procedures.
Reviews production for raw quantities to prepare and estimate required portions.
Informs supervisor immediately of product shortages.
Communicates inventory of leftover foods to supervisor for integrating into weekly menu.
Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
Assists in maintaining department work areas and equipment in a clean and safe manner by participating in cleaning duties, following sanitation schedule, and disposing of food and waste properly for tables, shelves, walls, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment.
Refers to daily prep list and opening checklist at the start of each shift and the closing checklist for the end of each shift for assigned duties to complete.
Assists with executing catering needs and special events.
Assists departmental leadership in development of cooking staff with training and coaching as directed.
In the absence of supervisor, assumes the responsibility of food production operations.
Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management
Ensures food production of consistently high quality food, always delivering and presenting a quality plate every time.
Ensures that the resident’s individual needs are met by following special diet orders and serving food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
Ensures that culinary services work areas and equipment are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
Ensures that established quality assurance, infection control, and universal precaution practices are maintained when performing dietary procedures.
Willingly and consistently shares observations and insights of departmental operations that may improve quality and efficiencies of department.
Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.
Customer Relations and Service Delivery
Listens and responds to the needs of residents and staff members.
Maintains the confidentiality of resident care information.
Administration and Reporting
Maintains current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Maintains production orders and usage logs.
All other duties as assigned.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
One year quantity and/or restaurant-style cooking experience required.
Knowledge of cooking methods and food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, and presentation required.
Experience in food cost and operational control preferred.
Proficiency with Point of Sale (POS) and diet management software preferred.
Other Requirements
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Ohio Living Dorothy Love is Sidney’s premier life plan community. Services include long-term nursing care, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and assisted living. The campus also offers independent living apartments and ranch homes. Most importantly, we’re a company that:
chooses to operate as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization
makes its mission the heart of our organization
has a reputation for consistently exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve
provides an engaging, team-oriented workplace dedicated to career, family and faith
commits to recognizing our employees for a job well done
We’re looking for people who:
have a passion for helping people, solving problems and contributing to a positive work environment
are excited about bringing their personal standards and ideals to work each day
understand that HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job
Why work at Ohio Living Dorothy Love?
Our residents and employees have access to the campus wellness center, indoor track, library, video nook, and walking trails throughout our 294 acres of beautiful countryside. Depending on an employee’s full-time, part-time or PRN status, they may benefit from:
competitive wages
affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
403b retirement savings
paid time off including your birthday
training, continuing education, and education assistance
pay advances up to $500
free meals/meal allowance
the latest technology
unlimited career opportunities
and much more!
Who is Ohio Living?
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio Living is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit, multi-site senior living organizations. Since its founding in 1922, Ohio Living has defined the highest standards of quality of life for adults through its 12 life plan communities and Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice in 50 Ohio counties.
Our mission is to provide adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement
of physical, mental and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel.
Our Values:
Care • Integrity • Customer Service
Innovation • Financial Stewardship • Leadership
Requisition ID: 2021-5105
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 35.00
Shift: Days
Work Schedule: 6 am to 1:30 pm
Street: 3003 West Cisco Road