Baptist Village of Enid, a retirement neighborhood, is currently seeking an exceptional Cook to join our team. BVC offers our cooks competitive pay and benefits, including the recent addition of a daily pay option, along with a desirable weekday work schedule for this cook position. Baptist Village Communities is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization that has a proven record of providing quality housing and services across the state of Oklahoma. Most importantly, Baptist Village team members must be mission-driven and identify with our mission of “enhancing lives by serving God, serving you, serving together”. If you desire to work in a Christian environment and serve with a talented team of healthcare professionals, then this is the cook opportunity of a lifetime. You can learn more about Baptist Village Communities at www.baptistvillage.org. Please respond with your interest in this opportunity, we look forward to hearing from you! We currently have openings for part-time only.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

Prepares all meals. Apportions servings, and performs related duties as assigned by supervisor.

PERFORMANCE

ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR: Handling and preparation of food in accordance with sanitary regulations. Preparation of food that is palatable and appetizing in appearance. Meeting meal schedules, avoiding food waste, care of cooking equipment and always keep kitchen neat and clean.

QUALIFICATION

EDUCATION: There are not any formal requirements for education, but must be able to read, write and follow oral instructions and participate in training provided by the nursing home. Job knowledge: 1st be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities and be familiar with seasoning required and cooking time involved. Plus have a firsthand knowledge of cooking characteristics of various cuts of meat, and know names and contents of food when buying.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Stands and walks short distances most of the working day. Stands and reaches lifts and carries food and kitchen equipment. Tastes and smells food to determine quality and palatability. Hand dexterity to prepare food. Special demands: Must have a genuine interest in geriatric care. Willingness to work for best interest of institution. Ability to supervise and work cooperatively with others. Considerable initiative and judgement involved in setting up meals, seasoning foods, estimating food requirements, utilizing left overs and presenting food in an attractive and palatable manner. Works under general supervision, follows standard menus but can make independent decisions relative of meal to be served and method of preparation. Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Cook: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Enid, OK 73703: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person