Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Full Time Cook Needed!Join the team at Dock Woods!Come Live & Grow – Together!Tired of uncertain and late-night hours in the kitchen? Consider becoming a Chef with Living Branches! You'll be able to share your culinary strengths and continue to grow your cooking skills, but you'll make it home in time to enjoy your evenings. Cook Overview:Responsible for hot/cold food preparation to support residents and guestsPrepares and cooks food from menus and/or recipes in accordance with current applicable Federal, State and County standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures to assure that quality food service is provided at all timesReviews the daily menu, prepares and cooks meals (entrée, starch, vegetables), including mechanical or therapeutic diets according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be servedPlaces food on steam tables, maintains accurate temperature on steam tables, and documents temperature of food in steam tablesCleans and inspects galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation. Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties and ensures work area and surroundings are clean and free of debris and clutterAssists in proper food storage and rotationProvides excellent customer service within established guidelines across all campusesEvery other weekend and every other holiday hours requiredHigh school diploma or equivalentRestaurant or Long term care experience 1-4 years, preferred At Living Branches, a community with a 5-star CMS rating, our roots run deep! Our core values put people before profit! If you're looking for a career in a friendly, welcoming place where you can make a difference, come join our team!! Benefits:Paid Time Off – up to 3 weeks starting your first yearEducational Reimbursement and ScholarshipsMedical, Dental, and Vision Benefits – as low as $22.85 per payDirect Primary Care (DPC): Personalized, convenient primary care services at no cost for team members enrolled in our medical plan.Team Member holiday and summer partiesGenerous 401(k) match – Up to 7%Team Member discount for mealsFree membership to onsite fitness centerTeam Member Appreciation InitiativesLiving Branches is an equal opportunity employer that employs over 700 team members and has more than 1,400 residents at three locations in Pennsylvania.Come Live and Grow – Together!"One of my favorite things to do is to help people find new friends. I enjoy seeing people come together – and I love playing a role in making that happen." ~ Emma, CNA"I find joy in serving as a cheerleader for my teams. There's a lot of repetition in what we do every day, and I believe that helping promote an atmosphere of thanks and recognition helps people feel good about what they're doing." ~ Bob, Housekeeping, Laundry, and Custodial SupervisorOur staff say it best! Living Branches isn't just a place to clock in and out at, it's a place where residents and staff come together to make the most out of life! Achieving an environment of togetherness is only possible through valuing our staff. We care about seeing our employees grow professionally and personally, which is why we have wellness and education programs available as well as growth opportunities in every department! Living Branches is an Equal Opportunity EmployerCheck us out!Careers - Living BranchesLiving Branches | FacebookLiving Branches: Overview | LinkedIn