Job Title: Prep Cook

Reports to: Regional Director Food Services

Department: Food Services

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Our facility is located on the beautiful 30-acre campus in the foothills of Auburn which is a Retirement home for the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Center Conference & 42 room Conference & Retreat Center.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for following the dietary safety guidelines and cleaning procedures established for the department. Regular duties associated with food preparation are required. Demonstrates respectful treatment of the dignity, privacy, and individuality of residents, guests, and co-workers. Incorporates an understanding of Mercy mission and values into work performance.

A full job description will be provided upon interview.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• One year of related experience in food service operations and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of work experience in food service cooking and preparing food outside of the home environment.
• Must have or obtain a valid Food Handler’s Card.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule that will include evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Freedom from illegal use of drugs and freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
• Successfully complete pre-employment requirements, including a physical, background check, drug test and TB test.
• Able to read fine print in written documents and use visual discrimination in reading documents, including color discrimination.
• Able to speak clearly and be understood while also understanding others using the English language.

Preferred:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Food service experience at an assisted living.

Essential Job Functions:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, carrying and lifting of dish racks, bus tubs, trays of food, and other objects up to 50 pounds.
• Works almost constantly in a standing position.
• Frequent need to understand and communicate concepts behind specific ideas and the theories behind several related concepts.
• Function in a general office environment under normal conditions.
• Ability to operate personal computers and standard office equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and recipes.
• Must have ability to operate kitchen equipment as needed.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to safely handle dishes and kitchen equipment.
• Will be working in Resident Dining Rooms and Mercy Center; therefore, this individual must be able to maintain a clean, neat appearance.
• Works in a relatively confined kitchen and dish washing room area which may become quite warm.
• Frequent exposure of hands to water, cleaners, and disinfectants.

Visual/Audible Acuity Requirements:

• Able to read fine print in written documents and use visual discrimination in reading documents, including color discrimination.
• Able to speak clearly and be understood while also understanding others using the English language.

The position is the combination of a cook and a food service worker. It could start as help in the mornings with breakfast that starts at 5:30am/6:00 -2:00pm/2:30pm, 8:30-5:00pm but could be also scheduled to work 10:30-7pm as needed. You would be doing a combination of work here.

This position is a flexible schedule that consists of working 5 days a week including weekends. There are no set days scheduled for this position.

The food service team will ideally be a 9-person team that serves our busy 42 room Conference & Retreat center and also the Retirement home for the Sisters of Mercy.

Benefits package currently includes 9 paid holidays.

Benefits for full-time, we offer:
The Sisters of Mercy ensure the care of their employees by providing free of charge employer paid:
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Company provided and additional matched employee contributions to 403b Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance

We also offer:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Teladoc, EAP plan, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account.

The Sisters of Mercy celebrate diversity. The Mercy mission centers on our commitment to anti-racism, women, earth, non-violence and immigrants.

We welcome all qualified employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. In our inclusive work environment, employees thrive.

Fully Vaccinated Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Auburn, CA 95603: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Food service work cooking: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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