Cook at Otterbein SeniorLife

Marblehead, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Menu Planning, Food Preparation, Cooking, Sanitation, Recipe Development, Food Safety, Team Coordination, Ingredient Measurement, Baking, Carving, Portioning, Taste Testing, Vegetable Preparation, Meat Butchering, Garnishing, Customer Service

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Otterbein is currently seeking talented Cook to join our team at our vibrant, not-for-profit retirement community. The Cook participate in the restaurant style menu planning, preparation, cooking and serving of all food items to residents, guests, and partners under strict sanitary conditions. Perform other appropriate related tasks and all unrelated assigned duties as determined by the supervisors. At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make. Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care. Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind. Opening: Full Time Responsibilities Reads menu to estimate food requirements. Procures food from storage. Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company standards. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes, uses a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, grinders, choppers, slicers, ovens, cook tops, to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, casseroles and other menu items. Bakes, roast, steams, broils, fries meats, fish, poultry, vegetables and other foods. Adds seasoning to food during mixing and cooking, according to recipe. Discusses necessary recipe adjustments with supervisor. Observes and test food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and taking temperatures to determine that it is cooked to the proper level of doneness. Carves meats, portions food in serving pans or on serving plates, adds gravies, sauces, and garnishes to panned and plated foods. May wash, peel, cut and shred vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use. May butcher chickens, fish, meats. May bake breads, rolls and pastries. Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils in work area. Coordinates work with other food service employees to prevent waste and to facilitate utilization of any overproduction. Responsible for replenishing food and items providing back up on service line for dining center customers. Selects and develops recipes were needed. Cooks and otherwise prepares foods according to recipes. Cuts, trims, bones and carves meats and poultry for cooking. Portions cooked foods as to size of portions and methods of garnishing. Follows prep sheet in order to prepare items for next day’s meals. Qualifications Education: High School diploma or GED preferred Experience: 2 to 5 year’s cooking experience in LTC or similar setting preferred BENEFITS* Health & Wellness Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits Vision & Dental Insurance Pet Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support Financial Security 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges Legal & Identity Theft Protection Growth & Development University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work *Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked. Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Cook at Otterbein!

Responsibilities

The Cook is responsible for menu planning, preparation, cooking, and serving food items to residents and guests while maintaining strict sanitary conditions. Additional tasks include coordinating with other food service employees and ensuring the cleanliness of the work area.