Courtyard at Fitchburg Cook/Chef

Where Lives & Careers Flourish!At Encore Senior Living, there is a strong sense of teamwork, a commitment to professional development, and a culture that encourages promotion from within. As a result, Encore team members tend to reciprocate with their personal commitment and stay with the organization for an extended tenure.As an integral part of our organization, our employees strive to provide excellent service and care to residents and their families in warm, caring and home-like communities. We promote environments that foster independence, happiness, privacy, and dignity for residents.If you decide to join our organization, you will see that our company culture is lived every day & we believe in our core values of integrity, compassion, quality and diversity.If you join the team as our employee, what will you enjoy?Working with seniors & for an organization that is focused on enhancing the daily lives of seniors that call our community's homeMaking a positive impact on the daily lives of seniors & their familyWorking in an awesome culture and interacting with seniors each dayWorking with a team that not only is meeting the current needs of clients but exceeding them with passion, innovation, and results.What are we looking for in all our future employees?A Love for Working with Seniors!A flexible, fun, energetic people person who is capable of projecting calm, care, & professionalism in all work-related situations!Summary of DutiesCooks are responsible for the preparation, presentation, serving, clean up and storage of well balanced and delicious meals. Ability to utilize a menu specified for seniors, with adaptability and critical thinking skills to make changes as needed to ensure satisfaction.Work Experience QualificationsOne-year experience preparing food from scratch or equivalent preferredMust 18 years of age or olderWe offer a full training program and are willing to train the right candidate!Educational QualificationsA High school diploma or equivalentWe offer a competitive compensation package including:Full Time Benefit Package 30+ hours per week includes:Medical, Vision and Dental insurance offeredLife Insurance-Employer PaidPTO accrualEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral ProgramEncore Senior Living communities are Drug-Free Work Environments.Encore Senior Living communities are Equal Opportunity Employers.