Senior Living Cook

Cook Job PostingPay starting at $23/hour and up based on experience. Full Time - Must be able to work every other weekend. Must have a positive attitude, be willing to cook from scratch, and learn new recipes. Creating fantastic dinner entrees should be a part of your skill set, 2 years of assisted living experience preferred but not required!At The Summit of Lakewood Ranch, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents through compassionate care and unwavering support. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to creating exceptional living experiences and who are eager to contribute to a supportive, family-like atmosphere. When you join The Summit of Lakewood Ranch, you become an integral part of a team that values making a positive difference every single day. If you are driven by empathy and excellence, we invite you to bring your talents to our welcoming community.Full-time benefits include:PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay: Take advantage of paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.Daily pay: Get paid daily, providing you with financial flexibility and control over your earnings.Health/Dental Insurance401K with employer match: Plan for your financial future with our 401k program.Life Insurance: Company paid life insuranceShort and long-term disability: Financial security while you recover from an injury that puts you out of workReferral Bonuses: Refer qualified candidates and earn rewardsTuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education with our supportEmployee Assistance Program: Connecting our employees with resources for handling personal challengesSummary of Duties of the CookThe primary responsibility of the Cook is to provide wholesome, nutritious, and attractive food that is served at the appropriate temperature. The Cook reports to the Dining Services Director.Essential Functions of the CookPrepare and serve all food items using high quality ingredients and appropriate garnishes.Use recipes and correct portion sizes to provide a consistent product while controlling costs.Record and monitor food temperatures during storage, preparation, cooking, and serving.Label, date, and properly store all foods.Monitor and record temperatures of all kitchen refrigerators and freezers daily.Control overproduction and waste of all food items.Comply with all state and local rules and regulations for a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen.Responsible for washing and sanitizing food service equipment.Responsible for general cleaning of cook's area, freezers, refrigerators, and storage areas.Follow established safety procedures while operating kitchen equipment.Responsible for storage of items received from vendors.Check inventory of needed supplies daily to ensure proper stock levels for the preparation of menu items.Mop and clean kitchen as needed.Removes garbage to dumpster as needed.Reports equipment and safety issues to the Food Service Director.Work as a team member to maintain a pleasant, effective work environment.Perform other duties as assigned.Non-Essential Functions of the CookSupports and participates in the resident centered activity programs.Participates in projects or committees as assigned.Attends all associate meetings including in-service education and associate functions, as requested by supervisor.Assists in variety of tasks involving residents as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED at a minimum.Minimum two years cooking experience preferably within the healthcare or hospitality field.Serv-Safe Certification preferred.Physical requirements include the ability to communicate by speaking, seeing, and hearing sufficient to serve the residents.Professional and neat appearance and presentation, adherence to the dress code, and good personal hygiene are expected.Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with various levels of people, associates, and residents.Be free of communicable disease.Ability to read, write, and speak English.Ability to relate to residents and associates in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstancesCompletion of drug testing and criminal record background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor.Physical requirements include bending, standing, lifting, stooping, sitting, walking, stretching, and ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures.