Cook

Position Details Cook – Senior Living Community City/State: Louisville, KY Shift/Schedule: 6:30am–8:30pm (varies), Hours: 20–40 per week, Pay: $18.00 hourly, Frequency: weekly – direct deposit Benefits Health, dental & vision insurance Company‑paid life insurance 401(k) savings plan Paid time off: vacation, holiday, sick time Employee assistance program (EAP) Career growth opportunities Employee perks & rewards Job Summary The Cook reports to the Chef or Chef Manager and is responsible for preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and/or catered events within the Senior Living Community. The Cook may operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, coffee machines, steamers, mixers, and chef's knives, exhibiting great customer service while representing the client and NEXDINE. Essential Functions and Key Tasks Inspect and clean food preparation areas and equipment to ensure safe and sanitary food‑handling practices. Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and other equipment. Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, rotating stock, and following food company labeling & dating procedures. Monitor, cook and prepare foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or using food thermometers. Prepare stations as directed, according to company guidelines. Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods. Season, weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes with guidance from supervisor, using various kitchen utensils and equipment. Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption. Carve, trim, and prepare meats and seafood for hot or cold service. May bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries. May wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment. Compile and maintain records of food usage. May assist with inventory. Follow food specification amounts provided by supervisor. Assist in forecasting preparation needs. Prepare and serve food to customers in a timely manner. May assist culinary staff at numerous stations as directed. Communicate with supervisor regarding kitchen equipment/supply needs. Adhere to and promote company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, uniform guidelines, and productivity. Provide excellent customer service by being attentive, approachable, greeting, and thanking customers. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Work Environment This job operates in a kitchen environment where employees may be exposed to and/or required to operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, coffee machines, steamers, mixers, and chef’s knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire, and noise. Physical Demands The employee may be required to sit, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, and push, pull, and lift items weighing 40 pounds or less, and may be required to stand for long periods of time. The position requires manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr