Cook

Job Details

Job Location

Las Vegas - 4300 Harris Springs - Las Vegas, NV

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$15.91 - $18.04 Hourly

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Restaurant - Food Service

Description

Position Summary:

Person in this position is responsible for the daily operation of a commercial kitchen which prepares, serves and cleans up for 3 daily meals, between meal snacks and special events at one of WestCare Nevadas residential facilities. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare all meals in accordance with approved menus, recipes and production sheets

• Ensure that meals are served on time, as scheduled

• Record keeping- ensure that documentation is properly maintained everyday including but not limited to- food production sheets, food storage and serving temperatures, sanitizer levels, special diet orders, meal counts

• Policies and Regulations- thorough knowledge of all WestCare food service HACCP policies and procedures as well as licensing and regulatory requirements

• Maintain proper cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, serving areas and dining areas in accordance with HACCP policies and State Health Department requirements.

• Insure adequate food supply by performing weekly inventory and placing orders for food and commodities

• Receive, properly label and promptly store all supply deliveries

• Assure that equipment is in good operating condition. Create on-line maintenance work orders for repair or maintenance needs promptly.

• Be constantly aware of fire and safety hazards and correct problems promptly

• Insure that all opened food items are properly labeled and stored in accordance with HACCP requirements.

• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.

• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licenses:

• Possess a current Food Handlers Health Card.

• Must have valid Drivers license.

• Must be Serve-Safe certified or obtain certification within first 90 days.

• Ability to pass first level and NABS background clearance

• As mandated by Presidential Order all employees of WestCare Foundation, Inc. and all affiliates of WestCare Foundation, Inc. will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective 11/1/2021. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly

• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you

  Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

  Experience and Competencies:

• Experience in commercial kitchen operations

  Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a commercial kitchen setting.

• Working schedule and site location may vary. Overtime may be required to insure proper coverage of all operational hours of all kitchen sites