Job description

Eklego is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Cook to join a team of professionals working in a direct-hire position at one of our Senior Care clients in the Quakertown, PA area.

The Cook prepares quality food for residents, staff, and guests in compliance with accepted nutritional and sanitation guidelines.

What will I do as a Cook?

• Ensures the safety of prepared foods by monitoring food temperatures on a predetermined schedule to verify that food is held within accepted temperatures ranges set forth by regulatory agencies, recording those results in a Food Temperature Log, and taking corrective action if a temperature is outside accepted range.
• Maintains sanitary working conditions by meeting standards set by State and County Health Departments as well as following daily and weekly schedules for cleaning food preparation and staging areas and utensils.
• Prepares meals by following approved menus, recipes, and food production sheets.
• Assists in controlling food costs by properly storing and labeling leftovers, monitoring waste, and consistently completing the waste sections on the Daily Food Production sheets; suggests and implements waste reduction projects.
• Optimizes resident satisfaction by suggesting menu innovations, improved presentation of food, and other enhancements to the overall dining experience.
• Supports efforts of other department's (e.g., Marketing Development, etc.) efforts by preparing special meals for meetings, conferences, charitable projects, etc.
• Supports teamwork within the company by assisting departments with special requests and projects at the discretion of the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requires:

• Prior food service preparation in a clinical setting preferred
• High School Diploma
• Valid drivers license
• ServSafe certified

Why Choose Eklego?

Eklego partners with choice Senior Care organizations committed to hiring qualified and compassionate staff, and Eklego partners with YOU, as a healthcare professional, to find a workplace that best fits your priorities!

As a Healthcare professional, your skills are highly sought after, and you have many options. Here's what to expect with Eklego:

• We'll take the time to learn about your background, your goals, and your needs
• Direct employment with our Senior Care partners. We are partnered with several choice providers of Senior Care. This gives you a one-stop, simple solution to a choice of employers and positions.
• No more wondering whether your application went through and waiting for a response. We will ensure that your information gets in front of the hiring team and coordinate an interview on your behalf.
• Our clients rely on our expertise and trust Eklego to bring great talent like you because we're ALL better together

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status, including genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Quakertown, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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