Cook

Description

Position at CRISTA Senior Living

Location: CRISTA Senior Living: Cristwood Park Shoreline, WA

Employment Status: Full Time

Compensation: $19.00 - $25.50 DOE

Sign on Bonus: $500

Benefit Highlights: Health Insurance, Retirement Plans w/CRISTA match, Family Care, Paid Holidays, PTO, Tuition Discount at King’s Schools.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CRISTA Ministries (“CRISTA”) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).

CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.

CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS  

• Mission Statement: To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus.
• Vision Statement: Until All Know Jesus.

CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES

• Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous.
• Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
• Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
• Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
• Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions.
• Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

SENIOR LIVING PURPOSE STATEMENT

Declaring the love of Jesus into the next season of life.  

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cook is responsible for preparing hot and cold food items using various cooking methodologies, equipment, and tools.  Ensures meal service demands are met consistently to provide residents at CRISTA a high-end restaurant style dining experience with daily entrée specials and A La Carte menu items cooked to order.  Clean and maintain a sanitary work environment while performing other essential duties as required.  This position is an integral part of the Senior Living mission of providing joy and purpose to the lives of our residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

(General overview and may include all details of responsibilities)

• Prepare all food by production sheets according to recipes and standards.
• Know and follow food handling and infection control procedures, including HACCP standards.
• Prepare food on schedule and to customer satisfaction.
• Operate all kitchen food service equipment properly and safely.
• Appropriately handle problems as they arise in the kitchen.
• Participate in continuing education programs and attend meetings as required.
• Smell and taste all food that is being prepared.
• Know and follow essential food cost controls.
• Maintain sanitation standards.
• Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers, and residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May be required to supervise the unit staff in the absence of the department head or lead cook.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

CHRIST CENTERED

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

EDUCATION  

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• Two years of experience cooking with raw ingredients and preparing meals from scratch including baking.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION  

• Current Washington State Food Handler’s Permit or obtain one within 30 days.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS  

• Ability to pass background checks relating to DSHS Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions. (WAC 388-113).
• 18 years of age
• Adhere to dress code.
• Able to deal with problems as they arise in a kitchen.
• Adhere to CRISTA’s policies, procedures and beliefs.
• Able to perform in a team environment.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Able to use weights, measures and volume measurements in cooking.
• Read, write, communicate in and interpret English at a functional level.
• Strong communication skills, honesty and dependability.
• Able to work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and residents.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

EDUCATION  

• Secondary education

EXPERIENCE  

• Previous line cooking in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and senior living facilities.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINTATION

CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern.  As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.

Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.