Part-Time Cook

Grand Village Assisted Living and Memory Care POSITION SUMMARY: Part-Time, 11am-7pm Responsible for preparing and serving planned menu as well as maintaining quality standards in the dining services department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepare tasteful, nutritionally balanced meals based on pre-planned menus Prepare meals with consideration of resident preferences and food safety standards Responsible for ensuring pleasing plate presentation for all meals Ensuring resident special diets are offered and prepared, recognizing a resident’s right to choose Complete dining room service, including set up, service and clean up with high hospitality standards Assist with inventory and maintain supplies in all common area kitchenettes Follow the sanitation schedule for kitchen, equipment, and dining room to maintain standard of sanitation and cleanliness Participate in preparation for special events Promote positive relationships with residents, staff and visitors Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must work to demonstrate Leisure Living Management Values: Live and work each day with purpose Accept accountability and demonstrate responsibility Embrace lifelong learning Promote mutual respect Display transparency Be thankful SKILLS AND ABILITIES Education and Experience: High school diploma/GED is required. Six months of experience with cooking and baking from scratch in a commercial setting is preferred. Other Requirements: Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with minimal supervision Effective oral and written communication skills Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills Superior communication and interpersonal skills Communicate in a respectful and professional manner with residents, families, co-workers and leadership staff at the community Developed organizational skills Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement Team oriented self-starter with demonstrated ability to accept direction and work well with supervisor Promote teamwork by working with coworkers in a positive and cooperative manner Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality PHYSICAL DEMANDS Stand – Frequently Walk – Frequently Sit – Occasionally Reach outward – Frequently Reach above shoulder – Occasionally Climb – Occasionally Squat or Kneel – Occasionally Bend – Frequently Twist – Frequently Lift/Carry/Transfer 10 lbs. or less – Frequently 11-20 lbs. – Frequently 21-50 lbs. – Occasionally 51-100 lbs. – N/A Over 100 lbs. – N/A Push/Pull 10 lbs. or less – Frequently 11-20 lbs. – Frequently 21-50 lbs. – Occasionally 51-100 lbs. – N/A Over 100 lbs. – N/A Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr