Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Valley Pines Senior Living is Hiring a Cook!

Full-Time!

Valley Pines Senior Living is a Cardinal Senior Living community located at 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

  Valley Pines offers:

• The opportunity to work with a great team of professionals to ensure our residents’ needs are met in a quality and safe environment.
• An environment where you can grow, learn and take your skill set to the next level! This is a hands-on position that will allow whoever is in the role to develop and enhance their food service skills!

Benefits:

• Salary—We offer competitive wages with a yearly performance merit program. When members of our team go above and beyond, we like to recognize their performance. 
• Benefits—We offer a competitive benefits program for eligible employees including:
  • Weekly Pay
  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans for you and your family
  • Voluntary Benefits including Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, etc.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) with Company Match

Purpose: To provide advanced food preparation for the respective population of each entity following special dietary guidelines. Informally directs/guides Dietary Aides to ensure efficient kitchen operations. 

We are an in-house operated food service program with established menus and recipes and the flexibility to let staff shine through process and recipe improvement. If you want to make a difference in someone else's life and take your passion in cooking to the next level, please apply! We are looking for a Cook to complete our team. Valley Pines Senior Living prides itself in the care and enrichment that we provide to our residents.

Employees are required to work every other weekend and every other holiday. 

Essential Functions- Job Duties: The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the following duties:

• Works with coworkers in team environment that promotes positive service qualities and respect of residents.
• Reviews production information with staff daily. Ensures and monitors correct quantities of production and portioning, monitors and records production and waste data in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Prepare all food items in accordance with departmental standards. Ensures that food retains nutritional value, attractive appearance, and palatability and is served at the appropriate temperature. Follows proper guidelines to meet special dietary needs.
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the kitchen. This includes: all dishes are washed and put away; no food or food particles are left anywhere in the kitchen at the end of a shift; floors and counters are clean; necessary areas (dishwasher, sinks, countertops, etc.) are appropriately disinfected; mats are used and kept clean, etc.
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the dining room. This includes ensuring tablecloths are changed, as per policy; ensuring the dining room is vacuumed after every meal; ensuring the salad bar area is clean and free of food particles after each meal; etc.
• Ensures staff adherence to food safety and sanitation standards. Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work environment. 
• Guides/assists and instructs other staff members to ensure smooth and orderly completion of assignments. Plans/organizes work schedule so food is prepared in a timely manner. 
• Serves as designated person in charge in absence of manager(s). Performs additional tasks necessary in service to residents as directed by manager or designated person in charge. This may include finding coverage for call-offs, monitoring employee breaks, notifying director of behavioral/performance issues.

• Assists in the serving/delivery of meals when necessary.
• Prepares and serves special events and catering as needed.
• Assists in ordering and receiving food. Ensure that food is received and stored properly.
• Assists in the training/orientation of new employees as needed.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, projects, special events, committees, and mandatory training as appropriate. Completes competency evaluations for training as required by the state or as assigned by their immediate supervisor, HR Director, or Executive Director.
• Follow all applicable state regulations
• Performs other duties as directed

Education & Knowledge Requirements- Specific education, certification, and licensure:

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Essential Job-Related Experience/Abilities:

• One (1) year experience demonstrates the ability to cook a variety of foods in quantity with knowledge of seasoning and required cooking time involved. 
• One (1) year experience demonstrating the knowledge of care and use of cooking utensils/equipment.  
• Ability to lift to seventy-five (75) pounds (may ask for assistance) and move three (3) to four (4) feet. 
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, and reach frequently. 

Preferred Job-Related Experience/Abilities/Education:

• Three (3) years’ experience preparing food in an institutional setting. 
• Two (2) years’ experience providing leadership through instruction and by example. 
• Vocational Training
• ServSafe certification

Cardinal Senior Living LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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