Job Information
WestCare Foundation Cook in Las Vegas, Nevada
Cook
Job Details
Job Location
Las Vegas - 4300 Harris Springs - Las Vegas, NV
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$15.97 - $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