Chef Cook Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated cook to prepare high-quality meals in accordance with food health and safety regulations and company standards. The cook’s responsibilities include following instructions relating to the timely preparation of food orders, organizing workstations, and assisting other cooks as needed. You should also be able to ensure that the refrigerators and storerooms are kept clean and tidy.

To be successful as a cook, you should be able to use various cooking techniques and methods to prepare meals that meet our customers’ expectations. Ultimately, a top-notch cook should be able to handle multiple food orders without compromising on quality.

Cook Responsibilities:

• Preparing and assembling ingredients for menu items.
• Preparing high-quality meals and food items according to company recipes.
• Storing excess food at the correct temperature in order to avoid spoilage.
• Ensuring that food portions and food presentation meet company standards.
• Monitoring supplies and re-ordering stock as needed.
• Ensuring that cooking utensils are clean before each use.
• Cleaning and sterilizing food preparation areas.
• Assisting other cooks to ensure that food orders are completed in a timely manner.
• Efficiently resolving problems with customers’ orders.
• Ensuring that food health and safety regulations are followed.

Cook Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• ServSafe food handling certification is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of cooking methods and techniques.
• Proven experience working as a Cook.
• The ability to follow scratch recipes.
• The ability to work in a team.
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to physically handle weights up to and including 50 pounds.

Summerfield Retirement is a locally owned and operated senior living community in Orem, Utah, serving residents and their families since 1999. Our connected Independent Living and Assisted Living communities provide a welcoming, family-oriented environment where residents receive personalized support, engaging activities, fresh meals from our scratch kitchen, and dependable service from a caring team.

At Summerfield, employees are known and valued as individuals. We look for compassionate, dependable people who take pride in their work, treat residents with dignity and respect, and want to make a meaningful difference each day. Whether working in resident care, dining services, housekeeping, activities, maintenance, or administration, every member of our team contributes to making Summerfield feel like home.

Company Description

Summerfield Retirement is a locally owned and operated senior living community in Orem, Utah, serving residents and their families since 1999. Our connected Independent Living and Assisted Living communities provide a welcoming, family-oriented environment where residents receive personalized support, engaging activities, fresh meals from our scratch kitchen, and dependable service from a caring team.\n\nAt Summerfield, employees are known and valued as individuals. We look for compassionate, dependable people who take pride in their work, treat residents with dignity and respect, and want to make a meaningful difference each day. Whether working in resident care, dining services, housekeeping, activities, maintenance, or administration, every member of our team contributes to making Summerfield feel like home.