Peaceful Pines Senior Living facility in Ft. Pierre is seeking a part-time cook for multiple shifts to provide nutritious, delicious, homemade meals for the residents.

Must be compassionate, respectful, patient, and possess a sincere desire to enhance the quality of life for the people whom they serve and their families.

This position will be responsible for cooking delicious meals. Will need to have knowledge on operations of kitchen equipment safely and have knowledge on safety standards on food preparation.

Will report to the Administrator and agrees to comply with and perform the duties and responsibilities as described below.

May be asked to perform functions not listed below.

COOK DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE :

• Prepare and serve nutritious, freshly prepared meals and snacks
• Prepare breakfast as requested by residents.
• Prepare breakfast ala carte as requested by clients.
• Prepare morning, dinner, and supper per menu plan.
• Develop and maintain a clear and concise recipe books.
• Adhere to monthly menus for meals and snacks.
• Attend and actively participate in nutrition at risk meetings.
• Work with dietician to ensure all menus are approved.
• Work with dietician to ensure emergency backup plan is designed and fully supported.
• Ensure kitchen budget is met on a consistent basis.
• Have snack ready for morning and afternoon coffee.
• Prepare meals in accordance with residents' diets : diabetic, low salt, etc.
• Wash dishes and clean up after meals.
• Keep kitchen neat and orderly.
• Coordinate meals and snacks according to number of residents and guests.
• Keep refrigerator and freezer clean and orderly (date all items, and monitor dates).
• Daily log temperatures of refrigerators and freezers.
• Daily log temperatures of foods.
• Daily check food supply and keep a list of needed items, preparing list of required groceries weekly.
• Keep all foods 2" off the floor.
• Comply with all South Dakota of Health Requirements.
• Leave instructions for evening staff for dinner preparation and baking.
• Leave instructions for overnight staff for prep cooking and baking needs.
• Plan holiday meals, theme day meals and special snacks as needed and as requested by the Administration.
• Organize, prepare, and oversee food and beverages for special events.
• Bake cookies, bars and breads as needed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Perform all other responsibilities as assigned by the Administrator.

COOK PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Be at least 18 years old
• At least 1 year of working in a kitchen preferred

Last updated : 2024-05-20