Cook at Sunshine Communities – Maumee, Ohio

SUNSHINE COMMUNITIES

Cook

Looking for a part-time cook who is able to work as Direct Support Professional.

Qualifications

To work as a Cook, you need to have a strong interest in preparing quality meals for all Individuals. Reliability and consistency in meal preparation is essential to excelling as a Cook.

· High School Diploma or GED

· Valid Driver's License, good driving record and Auto Insurance

· Must be 18 years or older

· Pass criminal background, drug screen and physical

· Minimum 1 year of education in cooking preferred

· Minimum 1 year culinary/health care cooking/dietary meal prep experience

Job Details: include the following:

· Cooks food by following menu, standardized recipes, and production sheet, for all meals as scheduled.

· All food and beverages are to be prepared to proper consistencies.

· Taste and smell prepared food items to determine quality and palatability.

· Follow therapeutic diets as prescribed by physician.

· Responsible for following production sheets, along with dishing up/serving food to meet portion control and food analysis.

· In the absence of Dietary Manager, the cook will provide quality control of one or more workers.

· Helps train dietary workers. (IST training sheets)

· Notify Dietary Manager of food, supplies or equipment needs, report equipment breakdown and unsafe conditions. (Dietary Manager can place a work order in)

· Follows safe food handling procedures; monitor/document temperature of meal through preparation and service to ensure temperatures are maintained throughout meal service.

· Checks shipments and puts away stock; sees that food is stored properly; receives donations.

· Assists with inventory, stocking, and ordering as needed.

· Complete scheduled daily/weekly/monthly cleaning duties.

· The cook is responsible for opening, and closing the dietary department.

· Complete other duties as assigned by the Dietary Manager.

· Attend mandatory meeting and in-service trainings.

Benefits

· Comprehensive health package (medical/dental/vision/life/disability)

· 401(k) with company match

· Paid Training

· Paid Vacation & Personal Days

· Access to a Success Coach

· Interest Free Tuition and Emergency Loans

· Transportation Assistance

· Employee Assistance Program

About Sunshine:

Sunshine Communities, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Northwest Ohio supporting individuals with developmental disabilities through residential, vocational, clinical, therapeutic, and recreational services. These services are offered in various circumstances including at our Maumee, Ohio campus and at homes within the community. In addition to programs on campus, Sunshine individuals and staff operate in downtown Maumee, Georgette's Grounds and Gifts, a coffee shop, and Sunshine Studios, an art studio space with a fair trade gift store offering classes to individuals and the community.

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