Cook

The INN Between provides employment with a purpose. As a cook at The INN Between, you will be an integral part of an organization that ensures that people who lack housing have a safe place to experience the end of life or recuperate from illness. We operate within our core values of respect, kindness, honesty, compassion, and dignity in all our dealings. Cooks play a critical role at The INN Between because meals are a focal point of everyone's life, every day. We seek cooks who provide excellent customer service, are skilled, have the highest standards of cleanliness, can work in a fast-paced environment, are excellent collaborators, and have positive attitudes. You will be part of a team that prepares and serves three meals daily for up to 75 people and keeps the kitchen and dining room clean and organized. RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare and serve meals according to the approved menu. Interact with residents, staff, and volunteers in a kind, courteous and cheerful manner.Properly use all equipment and ensure that the dishwasher and sinks have sufficient chemicals.Keep fridges, freezers, and pantries clean and free of outdated food.Keep all dishes, utensils, equipment, food prep and food consumption areas are kept clean and sanitary. Follow all Food Safety, Health Department and Assisted Living rules, regulations and guidelines .Clean kitchen and dining room post meal service.QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTSFood Handler's Permit. (Food Safety Manager Certification, a plus.)Experience working in a SNF or ALF preferred but not mandatory.CPR/First Aid Certification.Excellent collaboration and communication skills.Pass State Department of Health DACS background check.Pass a TB test and health evaluation (performed at our facility).Excellent reporting and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build rapport with people.Follow all our COVID guidelines, including the proper wearing of masks while on the property.Physical RequirementsCarrying and lifting up to 50 lbs.Hearing/listening.Manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, sitting, and walking.Communications RequirementsActively communicate with all parties in the workplace.Willing to accept constructive feedback, without defensiveness, and in a spirit of learning and growth.Actively listening for understanding before responding, thus reducing conflict and misunderstanding.Actively contribute to a healthy workplace environment demonstrating concern, compassion, empathy, mutual respect, trustworthiness, and integrity for all human encounters.Conflict resolution skills, committed to maintaining a highly engaging, healthy, and thriving workplace culture.Absolutely no gossip in any form.Health RequirementsHealth Evaluation performed by Director of Nursing, including TB test and review of all immunizations.Must be current on vaccinations.Employment at The INN Between is on at at-will basis, which means that your employment may be terminated by you or by The INN Between at any time, for any reason or for no reason, with or without notice, and without any procedure or formality. The at-will nature of your employment is not affected by any of the guidelines of this Job Description and cannot be modified by any oral promise from any supervisor or by any other writing unless duly executed by the employee and the Executive Director. The INN Between reserves the right to change, replace, withdraw, or deviate from any of the guidelines contained in this Job Description without prior notice. The INN Between is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.