Cook (FULL TIME)

Cook Position At New Perspective Senior LivingA career with a purpose starts here!This is an exciting time to join New Perspective. We are a growing company serving over 4,000 seniors today with a goal of reaching 10,000. Our growth is creating energy, excitement, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. We have a culture of servant leadership and collaboration that supports each team member's personal and professional development. At New Perspective you're not just an employee, you are a valued member of our team.Cook Position SummaryA New Perspective Cook is a valuable part of the care team by executing recipes, preparing the kitchen, and creating delicious and dietary meals. We look for caring multi-taskers who are passionate about health, nutrition and food safety for seniors.Responsibilities of our Cooks:Follow established corporate recipes or those identified by the Culinary Services DirectorFollow all ServSafe, governmental and corporate regulations for food safety and handlingMaintain a clean and safe work environmentAdjusts food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concernsActs as liaison to front-of-house employees to ensure proper food service temperatureAssists other cooks during the food assembly processEnsure proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment and work areasWeigh, measure, mix and prep ingredients according to recipes.Steam, grill, boil, bake or fry ingredients.Check food and ingredients for freshness.Arrange and garnish dishes.Work well under pressure and within the time limit.Wow our residents and guests with amazing dishes.Provide resident feedback and make meal recommendations to SupervisorPromote teamwork, laughter, and happiness every daySchedule allows no late nights!QualificationsHigh School diploma / GED, or as required by state regulations.Cook: One (1) year cooking experience in a restaurant, health care or senior services setting.Chef: Two (2) years cooking experience in a restaurant, health care or senior services setting or completed culinary training/certification or vocational training/certification in commercial food preparation.Team Member Benefits & Perks*Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance401(k) with Company Match!Paid Time Off and HolidaysCompany-Paid Basic Life InsuranceVoluntary Short-Term DisabilityCompany-Paid Long-Term DisabilityHealth Reimbursement Account/Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsEducation assistance - up to $5,000 per calendar year!Leadership Development & Career AdvancementReal-time Access to Earned WagesReferral BonusesEmployee Assistance Program*Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, or PRN status.Our hiring process is quick & easyStep 1: Application (5-10 minutes) Apply for the position that matches your interest and let us know the best way to contact you.Step 2: Phone Screening (20 minutes) These quick introductions help us to learn more about your career goals and see if New Perspective is a good fit.Step 3: In-Person Interview (45 minutes) We want to learn more about you! Share your past work experiences and your future goals. You'll also get to ask us questions, tour our community, and meet some of the team.Step 4: Job Offer If the role and community seem like a good fit, we'll reach out with a job offer. Job offers may even be made at the time of your interview!New Perspective is an Equal Opportunity Employer.