Cook/Dishwasher - Full Time

Job Title: Cook/Dishwasher
Location: Chardon, OH
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Dining Services

About Us:  

Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work everyday? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our senior and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It's not just a job. It's an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live "the good life" in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Cooks to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Position Summary:

The Cook prepares and services meals for the dietary department in a safe method in compliance with dietary standards, policy and procedures. All responsibilities will be appetizing conducted in a manner that is consistent with Maplewood Senior Living philosophy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists or prepares food items and serves food to residents within scheduled time frame
• Cleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining room
• Assists Culinary Services Director in maintaining inventory control
• Supervises servers in the absence of the Culinary Service Director
• Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment
• Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to: ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers
• Assures that resident’s diets are being followed
• Assures employees and resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis
• Reports to Culinary Service Director any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment
• Observes and communicates to Culinary Service Director problems or potential problems in the dietary department
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product
• Ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress
• Ability to recognized needs and help others without prompting
• Ability to relate well with other employees and residents of the facility
• Is neat, clean and works safely
• Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness
• Respects resident’s rights and adheres to community policy on resident care
• Performs all other duties assigned by any member of management

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• Serve Safe Certification Required
• Has a working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
• Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelines
• Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings
• Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills • Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

The Dishwasher performs a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of food services, facilities, and equipment. S(he) is responsible for the removal of all garbage, leaving machinery empty, clean and dry and floors clean after each meal. Maplewood Senior Living, an innovative, forward-thinking senior living provider, strives to inspire our associates to learn, develop, and succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follows the posted work schedule and arrives on time and in appropriate work attire.

• Responsible for the proper washing of china, flatware, glassware and other kitchen equipment including machine rinse pressure and water temperature

• Responsible for maintaining the kitchen and other assigned area in a sanitary manner

• Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers and residents

• Must be familiar with food handling procedures and regulations

• Must know how to operate kitchen appliances such as the dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker and ice machine

• May be required to help with food preparation, inventory, maintenance as well food deliveries and shelve stock

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

• Some kitchen experience is desirable

• Basic knife skills required

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Physically able to bend and able to lift 50 pounds
• Stands and walks short distances most of the day
• Ability to work in a hot/humid environment for extended amounts of time
• Is exposed to sudden temperature changes when entering freezer and/or refrigerator
• Is subject to burns from hot foods or falls on slippery floors if caution is not used when working

Why You'll Love working for Us:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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