Cook

Cook

The Cook position is part of the Culinary Team responsible for providing delicious and nutritious meals for our residents, guests, and team members.

Key Responsibilities

The Opportunity

The Cook position involves:

• Preparing meals for residents and their guests in a timely and consistent manner.
• Cooking and assembling meals according to established recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Collaborating with culinary staff, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals to accommodate special dietary needs, allergies, and food intolerances of residents.
• Ordering and inventorying food and supplies, monitoring stock levels, and rotation to minimize waste.
• Assisting with menu development, recipe tasting, and special event planning.
• Ensuring work environment and stations are clean and sanitized.
• Inspecting food products and supplies as needed.
• Determining food and supply needs based on menu and dietary needs.
• Communicating changes or shortages quickly and effectively.
• Complying with outlined safety regulations, procedures, and 5-Star policies.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include customer service, inventory, food safety, and communication.

What You'll Bring

Position Requirements / Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills.
• Experience and/or knowledge of special diets, meal preparation for large groups, and safe food handling techniques are required.
• Ability to read and understand recipes, work in a team environment, work flexible shifts, handle multiple tasks at one time, and communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing.
• Ability to perform detail work involving math calculations, problem solve, handle emergency situations, read and understand menus.
• Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices.
• Comfortable standing, stopping, squatting, twisting, and moving frequently.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Location Information

Cameron Hall - Canton is a beautiful community in Canton, GA, with more than 90 units offering assisted living and Alzheimer's care.

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Category

Dietary

Work Shift

Evening

Auto req ID

147071BR