Cook - Senior Living

Type: Full-Time Shift: Day shift availability, Various schedule, Weekend availability needed Wage: $18-$20/hr DOE Avamere at Mountain Ridge is seeking a reliable and dedicated Cook to join our Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living community. This role is essential in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals that support the health and well-being of our residents. Responsibilities Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures on a timely basis Inspect diet trays; work with the facility dietician and process diet change received from Nursing Services Coordinate food service with other departments Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available Ensure that menus are maintained and reviewed prior to preparation of food Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis Qualifications Must be 18 years or older Experience in Assisted Living or other related Health Care Community Must have a food handlers’ card Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities Must be knowledgeable of food preparation procedures Must have knowledge of sanitation and food safety procedures and rules Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply. Excellent benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage for full time employees. Tuition assistance Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually) 401(k) retirement plan with employer match The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr