Cook

Job Description

When you work at Freedom Village, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just have a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Freedom Village is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department. Is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times. Please attach a resume or provide previous employment, certifications, skills, or experience that would help you to be successful in this position.

Starting rate: $17.50 - 20.00 based upon experience per hour

Full & Part-time positions available, weekend availability

Benefits of working for Freedom Village:

Sign-on bonus $500

Full and part-time medical benefits available

We now offer DailyPay - Access your pay before payday!

Referral program

Free meals

Scholarship opportunities

Employee discounts at our Bistro

Use of our beautiful gym and indoor pool

A caring culture that encourages career growth

Fun, warm and professional environment

Join a unified team with supportive management and talented co-workers who want to make a meaningful difference for our residents.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Cook:

• Exemplify at all times community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• High school diploma
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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