Cook Matthews, NC | Full-Time

CookIn the role of Cook and member of the Dining Services team, you will be responsible to prepare nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals for our residents and ensure a smooth, efficient and safe operation of the kitchen.Responsibilities include:Review menus and food-production instructions and prepare meals following Holiday menus and recipes while ensuring portion-control standards.Oversee preparation and set-up of serving carts to serve nutritious food, attractively garnished in a punctual manner.Follow food safe handling procedures in preparation as well as proper procedures for covering, labeling, dating, and storing food.Ensure logs are accurately completed in a timely manner. i.e., refrigerator, freezer and production sheets)Follow Holiday sanitation standards by effectively cleaning while working, including preparation and serving areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls, and floors, using appropriate cleaning schedules and charts.Focus on resident satisfaction and resolve any food-compliant issues as needed.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications include:High school graduate or equivalentMinimum 2 years' experience in industry or full-service restaurant cookingAbility to prepare and follow Holiday recipesEffective communication in English and excellent customer service skillsGeneral knowledge of and ability to conform to sanitation and safe food handling practicesBasic Computer skills preferredWe create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.Atria Senior Living's family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:Paid holidays and PTOEmployees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employeesEmployees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey resultsBenefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life InsuranceRetirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer matchTuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)*Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by locationAs a valued team member at Atria, you'll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance.