Cook (Prn)

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Join Our Culinary Team at The Alverno in Clinton, IA!

Are you a skilled cook with a passion for providing exceptional food service to seniors? The Alverno is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Cook. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring that our residents receive high-quality meals prepared in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.

Responsibilities:

• Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the Mission, Vision, and Values of Trinity Health and Trinity Health Senior Communities in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

• Consistently demonstrate (leads by example) to all internal and external customers (residents, visitors, volunteers, and associates.) Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, propagating a calm environment throughout the community.

• Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within THSC.

• Oversee the daily performance of the cooks and promote food quality, presentation and the maintenance of sanitation within the unit.

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus. Review menus prior to preparation of food.

• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Manager. Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Coordinate service with other departments as necessary. Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.

• Ensure that all procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.

• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Cook.

• Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.

• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the Community to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

• Work with Community Manager's as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.

• Serve and prepare food that is palatable and appetizing in accordance with established portion control procedures, therapeutic diet needs, standardized recipes, special diet needs. Make only authorized food substitutions.

• Ensure that safety and sanitary regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel.

• Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.

• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Dietary Manager immediately.

• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available. Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary. Recommend to the Manager the equipment and supply needs of the department.

• Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience as a cook.

• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.