Cook

Position Title: Cook Hourly: $15-$16 Schedule: Varies Who we are: When you work at Carillon Senior Living, you'll notice that it's more than a place to retire, it's a thriving community of seniors who are passionate about West Texas values, the Lubbock community and all things Texas Tech. It's a uniquely uplifting community where active older adults enjoy vibrant living, rewarding opportunities, exceptional hospitality, and great friendships. We just celebrated 50 years of serving Lubbock and West Texas as a trusted senior living community. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently seeking an experienced Cook to join our team. If you're looking for a different perspective on healthcare and senior living come join us today! You will enjoy: * Comprehensive health insurance * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Accident insurance * Short-term disability insurance * Supplemental life insurance * Personal life insurance * Paid time off starting at 128 hours your first year * Tuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunities * Access to a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a Carillon match * Employee Referral Program resulting in $300 for each successful employment referral * Offering Everyday Pay! * Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities. * You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment! Who you are: * High school diploma * Culinary degree preferred * Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience * Able to stand or walk for up to eight (8) hours per day, bend, stoop, and stretch frequently throughout the day * Have manual dexterity for preparing food * Ability to use standard industrial kitchen appliances required * Able to lift up to 50 lbs. independently * May be exposed to extreme temperatures (freezers and stoves-range burners) for short periods of time * May be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals * Able to see, hear, and communicate with others Summary: The Cook is responsible for the preparation of all food items as per standardized recipes. Job Expectations: * Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization. * Responsible for adhering to food safety, quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times * Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure * Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency * Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production * Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary * Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service * Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment * Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy * Able to stand or walk for up to eight (8) hours per day, bend, stoop, and stretch frequently throughout the day * Moderate to heavy physical effort needed infrequently * Have manual dexterity for preparing food * Ability to use standard industrial kitchen appliances required * Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. independently. May be exposed to extreme temperatures (freezers and stoves-range burners) for short periods of time * May be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals. Must be able to see, hear, and communicate with others * Able to see, hear, and communicate with others Hospitality Focus: Carillon Senior Living fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests: * We greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name, and with a smile. * We treat everyone with courteous respect. * We strive to anticipate resident, employee, and guest needs and act accordingly. * We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner. * We hold ourselves and one another accountable. * We embrace and value our differences. * We make residents, employees, and guests feel important. * We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?" * We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times. * We pay attention to details.