Cook

Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center, a senior living community in Traverse City, MI, is seeking an individual to join our team as a part‑time Cook. We are looking for someone with great communication skills, the ability to provide excellent customer service to our residents, having a vast home cooking and kitchen knowledge and skills, along with strong attention to detail and organizational abilities. Wages and hours of Cook: This position is weekday evenings and every other weekend. It is a part‑time position, with rotating holidays required. Hourly range: $17.50 - $20.00 based on experience Benefits for Part‑time Employees: 401 K- Employer Matching After 1-year Accumulated Paid Time Off Perks for All Employees: Quarterly Attendance Bonuses OnShift Wallet: Access your funds prior to payday! OnShift Engage Rewards: Earn bonus money for taking surveys, going above and beyond, picking up shifts, etc! We offer a referral bonus up to $1,000. Refer a friend and after 30 days, receive $200 and after 90 days, receive an additional $800! Qualifications of Cook: Experience and training in professional cooking, applicable certification. Must obtain and maintain applicable certification in food service safety and sanitation (such as ServSafe); obtain and maintain knowledge and understanding of geriatric dietary needs and concerns. Excellent cooking skills; good math skills to accurately adapt ingredient measurements for recipes. Exemplary time management and organizational abilities to keep the food preparation process flowing and make sure meals are ready and served on time, at the right temperature. Awareness of guidelines governing the safe storage and handling of food to avoid the possibility of contamination or spoilage. Minimum age 18 years. Must be able to pass the state‑mandated criminal background check. Essential Functions of Cook: Meal service: Preparation of all foods and beverages for meals, within guidelines of menu, policy, procedure, and regulations. Assure meals are served on time, at the proper temperature Prepares and offers substitute items when residents decline a menu item. (As directed by the Chef) Properly completes required documentation of temperatures, foods used, etc. Assures food is served properly, at the correct temperatures, and in an appetizing manner. Monitors food/plates that are returned to the kitchen. Informs Chef if a particular food is not eaten by multiple residents. Informs Shift Supervisor if an individual resident is returning food uneaten. Resident satisfaction: Assure attention is paid to resident likes and dislikes, including offering alternate selections that meet resident preferences. Assures compliance with diet orders Maintains an awareness of changes in resident food consumption and communicates with the Resident Services Coordinator regarding any challenges to residents’ achieving and maintaining adequate nutrition. Supervise and assist staff in the production of all menu items, using high‑quality, and fresh, local ingredients whenever possible. Proper plating of food including use of garnish. Be a team player and apply common sense. Immediately reports any malfunction in equipment or physical plant. Properly utilizes food, supplies, and equipment to assure minimal waste, damage, or theft. Regulatory compliance with HFA rules, HPM policies and procedures, and SERVSAFE standards for cleanliness, maintenance, and documentation Schedule requires every other weekend General Responsibilities of Cook: Be a goodwill ambassador for this living center Comply with Life Safety policies and periodic “drills” Participate in training opportunities Report safety and health hazards to the Maintenance Supervisor Work cooperatively with others on the same shift and across shifts Report to work as scheduled Treat all residents with dignity and respect Observe residents for any change in condition (Physical, emotional, cognitive, or behavioral) Communicate any change in condition to the Shift Supervisor Comply with infection control protocols Compliance with all Resident Rights including confidentiality Compliance with the guidelines stated in the Employee Handbook Compliance with the code of conduct included in the Employee handbook All other duties as may be needed to assure the goals and obligations of this living center are met Physical & Mental Requirements of Cook: Able to lift 50 pounds Able to stand, bend, twist, turn, stoop, squat, sit, kneel, pull, push, and walk long distances on hard surfaces, for extended periods of time. Able to perform physically repetitive work. Able to tolerate exposure to cold (including freezing) and hot (including steam) temperatures. Able to work with strong smells and chemicals Ability to handle pots and pans, stir a variety of textures for extended periods of time. Ability to use telephone and computer (Including email) for communication Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with residents, co‑workers, and supervisors. Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions in English Emotional stability to appropriately handle resident care needs, including chronic illness, challenging behaviors, dementia‑related issues, and death of residents Compensation & Benefits: Hourly Wage and benefits as stated in the Employee Handbook. Eligible for a 2% increase in pay rate after 90 days of employment with a satisfactory review. Annual increase in pay rate is merit‑based, as determined by a comprehensive, written performance review conducted by the supervisor and Administrator. Starting pay based on experience ranging from $17.50-$20.00 hourly We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr