At The Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries we offer our employees a full benefit package.

Employees are encouraged to use their accrued vacation and sick time. We currently offer eight paid holidays. Your future retirement is enhanced with employer contributions to your 403B. You have the option of employee contribution but no employee match.

The greatest benefit is the ability to work for an organization that loves God and strives daily to show HIS love to others. A Christ-like work atmosphere free from negativity which works together for the betterment of all

Baptist Homes is seeking a full time/part time Cook. The Cook is part of and functions in the context of the Dietary Department of Baptist Homes and Healthcare Ministries. The cook performs general and routine food preparation and delivery procedures to provide for the maximum physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual well-being of each resident. If you have a heart for the elderly and want to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents, we invite you to join our team.

Expectations of All Employees:

• Information: Personnel file is current and updated as needed; including but not limited to, initial physical examination and screening, credentialing documents and/or licensure, current phone number, email address and physical address.
• Character: Faithful to Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries in personal and work experiences. Familiar with and supportive of Baptist Homes Philosophy of Care, Mission, Vision and Core Values Statements, demonstrating a lifestyle and conduct that is compatible with these principles and the Statement of Faith, on and off the job. Characterized by honesty, integrity and confidence.
• Resident Relations: Familiar with Resident Rights, Committed to keeping resident information confidential. Practices courteous, respectful and supportive communication in relation to residents, families and guests of the Baptist Homes.
• Teamship: Understand and practice good team skills among coworkers. Conducts oneself in a mature, positive, collaborative and professional manner. Practices courtesy and respect in relations to coworkers.
• Work Habits: Neat and Clean in appearance. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Flexible in job assignments. Demonstrates organization skills. Prompt and consistent attendance. Shows initiative and creativity in work assignments. Communications free of profane or offensive language. Appropriate public relations skills. Demonstrates effective use of work time.
• Workplace Safety: Practice safety; including but not limited to, proper hand washing, hygiene and use of personal protection equipment. Follows OSHA, CMS, state, federal and Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries workplace safety regulations, policies and procedures. Maintains an uncluttered, clean and safe work environment. Promptly reports any unsafe conditions.

Qualifications:

1. Preferred high school diploma or GED

2. Ability to practice kitchen safety, wear personal protective equipment and practice infection control.

3. Abilities to cook, prepare and deliver foods in a clean, appetizing and attractive manner.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

1. Wash hands thoroughly with hot soapy water before starting work, after using restroom and after touching any uncovered area of your body and as needed.

2. Must wear hairnet when on duty.

3. Prepare special snacks and foods (ex. Diabetic, etc.) according to menu instructions.

4. Cook and prepare foods according to menu instructions.

5. Assist with dishing up the food at the appropriate time and according to schedule.

6. Wipe off tops of all cans before opening. After opening cans, use rubber spatula to get all the food out of the containers. Please note: food must never be left in original cans, but transferred to plastic containers and stored properly. (note if refrigeration is needed)

7. Use correct utensils when dipping up food (ex. 4oz spoon for most items such as vegetables and casseroles)

8. Give feed back to dietary supervisor with regards to problems in the dining room, such as resident seating conflicts, resident with wheel chairs/walkers, etc.

9. Be observant to not use cracked, chipped, stained or soiled dishes or silverware.

10. Cleans up messes as the occur. Clean up is an on-going process. If a mess is made, clean it up as quickly as possible.

11. Make sure left-over foods that have not been served are properly labeled and stored in walk-in cooler or reach-in refrigerator.

12. Do not put sharp knives in any container of water. Wash them as knives are used and store them away properly to not endanger others.

13. Do not save any food served to residents, except for foods in sealed products, unopened such as jelly, sugar, etc.

14. Do not give any food to residents to take back to their rooms. If a resident takes food to their room please inform the charge nurse so that food will not be spoiled in their room or become a potential choking hazard.'
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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.20 - $15.07 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Referral program

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person