Cook

Job Description

Job Description

At Grace we are family owned and operated. We have raised the bar in how we care for those who choose to call Grace their home or place of employment.  We ensure the high standards and processes and procedures are in place to deliver the best home environment, we can for our residents.  When you become an employee of Grace, you are joining a team that promotes great working relationships through deep connections with our staff, residents and families.

We are seeking a skilled Cook to help deliver a high-quality dining experience for approximately 80 residents.  This role supports the Executive Chef by preparing entrees, soups, desserts and other menu items using sound culinary techniques, scratch-cooking preparation, efficient production, and thoughtful presentation.  The idea; candidate is organized, safety-focused, comfortable multitasking in a busy kitchen, and committed to enhancing both resident satisfaction and our reputation as a strong culinary team.

Key Responsibilities : 

• With a high-risk population, safety and sanitation are a priority 
• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment 
• Prepare ingredients to use in scratch cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat, etc.) 
• Plate presentations with fine dining techniques 
• Communicate directly with residents to receive feedback on the prepared meals 
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly 
• Check the quality of ingredients 
• May perform other duties as assigned by Executive Chef 

Required Qualifications: 

• 1-2 years of experience cooking in a scratch kitchen 
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good communication skills, strong teamwork, organization, and multitasking skills
• Good physical condition and stamina for a full kitchen shift
• A high school diploma or equivalent required 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fine dining experience
• Day shift availability

Pay rate: negotiable based on experience

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off 

If you enjoy scratch cooking, thoughtful presentation, and meaningful service to residents, we invite you to bring your culinary skill and teamwork to our kitchen.

Schedule:

• Sunday -Monday-Tuesday-Saturday