Head Cook - Crown Pointe Estates at Abarca Health

Sioux Center, Iowa, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Valid driver’s license and must carry own automobile liability insurance

Responsibilities

  • Acts as head cook for specific meal/meals of the shift
  • Provides training and leadership to other cooks and staff in the neighborhoods
  • Prepares various menu items, keeping ingredients and finished items within proper temperature ranges for food safety
  • Prepares foods according to IDDSI standards and resident diet plan
  • Prepares meats and casseroles, bringing them to proper temperatures for food safety
  • Cools down leftovers properly to reach appropriate temperatures within specified timeframe
  • Labels and dates all ingredients and food items
  • Maintains overall kitchen cleaning list duties assigned to self and staff
  • Uses leftovers cost effectively, wisely, and safely; discards any outdated or questionable items
  • Monitors temperatures of freezers and refrigerators daily when entering/exiting and reports problems to Supervisor
  • Assists manager and assistant managers in training new cooks/staff in food sanitation and kitchen safety
  • Serves as resource and support to the neighborhoods
  • Assists assistant supervisors in checking in and putting away freight
  • Uses food service chemicals for safety and effectiveness; knowledge of location and use of Material Safety Data sheets
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
  • Provides quality and appetizing prepared and presented menu items for patient/resident, employee/visitor, and catered meals
  • Provides exceptional care and service to patients, residents, guests, and fellow employees at all times
  • Performs numerous food service activities to meet cleanliness standards and regulations

Skills

Cooking
Food Preparation
Menu Presentation
Kitchen Leadership
Staff Training
Patient Meals
Catering
Food Service

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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