Cook

CookSupervisor: Executive ChefFLSA Status: Hourly, non-exemptDate Approved: September 2025Overall Job PurposeTo prepare nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals, while working as a team with other Food Services members to provide smooth, efficient and safe operation of the kitchen area. All policies and procedures of the Community must be followed, including menus and portion-control requirements.Minimum Job Qualifications and RequirementsHigh school graduate or equivalentMust be 18 years of ageCulinary Arts Degree or two (2) years' experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking preferredAbility to read and prepare recipes, in careful detail, as provided by the companyKnowledge of and ability to comply with Food Service sanitation practicesAbility to courteously work with staff and residents in resolving food service problemsDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staffAbility to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance and customer serviceMeets state related requirements (as applicable for position)Ability to work in a team setting and be a team playerMaintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residentsAbility to keep all business and operations information confidentialPossess excellent customer service and organizational skillsAbility to work under time constraints and meet department deadlinesAbility to follow and adhere to policies, procedures and standardsSatisfactorily pass company's and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)Essential Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesReview menus and daily food production worksheets for instructionsPrepare meals following community menus and recipesPractice community portion-control standardsFollow safe food-handling and storage proceduresEnsure that food, supplies, and appropriate personnel are available for the meal plannedServe nutritious food, attractively garnished in a punctual mannerFollow procedures for covering, labeling, dating, and storing food and complete leftover logsEnsure temperature logs are completed at the required time (Cooler, Freezer, Production sheets, and Dishwasher)Follow company sanitation standards by effectively cleaning while working, including the preparation, and serving areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls and floors using appropriated cleaning schedules and chartsFocus on resident satisfaction and resolve any food-complaint issues as neededAssist with the set-up of special functionsPerforms other duties as assigned by supervisorMay be assigned to any other job functions in the community on a relief basisOther Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community management, or othersMeet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is requiredServe as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitudeRepresent the community in a professional, courteous, and friendly mannerAdhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisorAdhere to all company policies, procedures, and standardsFollow specified procedures regarding the handling of contaminated material encountered in accidents or injuries on the Community premisesMaintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the company (and/or other company staff as needed)Maintains current food handlers permit and other certifications as necessary to fulfill state regulations, including minimum annual education requirements to maintain active certificationEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:Sunshine Retirement Living (The Company) proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where residents, employees, and families feel respected and valued, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.Salary-History Statement:Sunshine Retirement Living (The Company) is committed to fair and equitable pay practices. We do not request or consider an applicant's past or current salary when making compensation decisions, in compliance with applicable salary history and pay equity laws.Physical RequirementsPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.20% or less - 20% to 40% - 40% to 60% - 60% to 80% - 80% to 100%Stand - ?Walk - ?Sit - ?Pushing, pulling and/or reaching - ?Grasping and fine manipulation - ?Climb or balance - ?Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - ?Talk or hear - ?Taste or smell - ?Lifts Weight or Exerts Force - 20% or less - 20% to 40% - 40% to 60% - 60% to 80% - 80% to 100%Up to 10 poundsUp to 25 poundsUp to 50 pounds - ?Up to 100 pounds - ?More than 100 poundsThe Community reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.