Agrace is a nonprofit, community health care organization that is nationally recognized as a leader in the hospice industry.

Well known for end-of-life care, Agrace also serves people across southern Wisconsin who are aging, seriously ill or grieving.

Agrace has a strong culture of employee engagement. In 2023, Agrace was named the #1 Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal and Energage, and #79 of the top 100 companies in the country among those with an employee base of 500 to 999 workers!

Schedule 0.7 FTE (28 / hrs / wk) OR 0.4 FTE (16 hrs / wk) Hours 8a-5p OR 8a-4p, Every other weekend (some flexibility) Location Janesville IPU

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH (AND WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY)

The Cook II works with an interdisciplinary team of RNs, CNAs, SWs, and other kitchen professionals to deliver personalized, fresh, and health meals to Agrace patients, guests, and staff.

Being treated with respect and dignity" - Agrace Kitchen employee when asked "What makes Agrace different from other places you have worked?"

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS ROLE (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

The Agrace Cook II is responsible for ensuring high-quality meals appropriate to each customer’s needs. With focus on quality, communication, and service excellence, the Cook II is responsible for kitchen operations and environmental safety in the Agrace kitchens and has responsibility for managing process and workflows within the kitchen to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Kitchen Flow Coordination Manage processes and workflows within the kitchen to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Ensure inventory management including ordering product rotating product, and making recommendations for product use. Coordinate batch work.

Manage day-of event needs based on predetermined menu and event selections. Supervise, train, and direct volunteers to assist with day-to-day kitchen operations and special projects.

Kitchen Operations Prepare and deliver appetizing patient meals appropriate to patient diet type and / or customer request.

Ensure consistency and quality of all kitchen products and meals by using established workflows / systems, tasting food, presenting the food properly, and following Agrace recipes.

Complete tasks within the required timelines and collaborates shift-to-shift. Request orders of kitchen food and supplies in accordance with the established ordering schedule.

Stock and rotate food and supplies in the kitchen, nutrition centers, vending areas, and storage areas. f. Assist throughout the kitchen and café as required to meet production requirements.

Understand kitchen financials and demonstrate proper judgement when making operational choices.

Environmental Safety Follow all internal and external policies and procedures regarding safely preparing, packaging, storing, and serving food.

Ensure the work area is kept clean, safe, and stocked appropriately for use at all times.

Promptly reports patient and family concerns to Executive Chef. Ensure good food is served. Stops food from going out if quality is in question.

Provides feedback, support, and coaching to coworkers as needed to ensure quality.

Other Duties Participate in internal work groups, meetings and committees relative to position responsibilities.

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 3 years of experience in a healthcare food services setting
• Sufficient culinary skills and knowledge to adjust recipes and flavors to correct for taste.
• Beginning Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others
• Experience using industry specific software
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to be flexible in time and task to meet organizational needs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property.
• Ability to use proper body mechanics and standard precautions

Don’t meet these qualifications as written? We would still love to talk about roles at Agrace :

At Agrace we are strengthened by the diverse experiences, cultures and traditions of our staff, patients, and clients.

Together, we pursue a vision of equity in which every Agrace staff member is treated fairly, and every patient and client experiences the respectful, individualized care they need and deserve.

We foster a culture of belonging and inclusion that celebrates people’s uniqueness and leads to meaningful, empathetic connections.

Agrace HospiceCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Last updated : 2024-04-27