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Heartspring Cook (Mon-Fri Daytime) in Wichita, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13198312
Job Summary
We are a company driven by our values of excellence, possibility, leadership, service, celebration, and integrity. The Cook is responsible for food preparation according to KSDE meal program standards, guidelines and regulations. Cooks are also responsible for ensuring that meals are nutritious, sanitary and served timely, for students with therapeutic dietary restrictions along with neurodevelopmental disabilities. This role ensures that food service operations support the overall well-being of students in a residential services environment.
As a Cook, you will:
Champion our integrity and nutritional standards by providing customer service while exhibiting excellence through:
- Nutrition and Meal Preparation: Prepare and cook balanced, nutritious meals that meet the specific dietary needs of students, following established menus and recipes. Adapt meals to accommodate special dietary requirements and ensure that all meals are nutritious and served timely. *(Excellence)\ \ *
- Sanitation and Safety Compliance: Ensure that all kitchen activities comply with health, safety, and sanitation regulations. Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to food handling procedures to prevent contamination and ensure client safety. *(Integrity)\ \ *
- Client-Centered Service: Focus on the individual needs of students by preparing meals that are both appetizing and appropriate for their health conditions. Engage with the interdisciplinary team to continuously improve food services based on client feedback and dietary needs. *(Service)\ \ *
- Inventory and Resource Management: Manage kitchen inventory by regularly assessing stock levels, ordering supplies, and maintaining accurate records of food use and expenditures. Ensure that resources are used efficiently to minimize waste and maintain budgetary constraints. *(Leadership)\ \ *
- Equipment Maintenance: Maintain kitchen equipment and appliances in a safe, functional state by conducting routine inspection logs and coordinating repairs as needed. Ensure all equipment is clean, properly stored, and used according to manufacturer guidelines. *(Possibility)\ \ *
- Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with other kitchen staff, Nutrition Services Manager, KSDE Consultant and Clinician providers to ensure that quality of care and services are being provided. Communicate effectively with team members and community members to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen and the delivery of meals. *(Celebration)\ \ *
- Professional Responsibility: Adhere to code of conduct and company policies, review published communications, escalate concerns through chain of command, and ensure confidentiality. Other duties as assigned. (Integrity)
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Heartspring is a drug-free campus. Heartspring is an EEO employer.