Cook

Cardinal Bay is a mission-driven, not-for-profit senior living health care organization. We encourage our staff and residents to REACH for the stars! Our values focus on:

• Respect
• Excellence
• Appreciation
• Connection
• Honor

Our goal is to help residents to grow, thrive and be contributors to community life. We do this by fostering relationships, connections, and a sense of belonging. YOU are an important part of creating such a full life!

Carriage Inn Bryan is seeking a Part-time Cook to continue our story of compassionately caring for our residents.


Are you a passionate cook with a flair for creating delicious dishes? Do you have great restaurant experience or a culinary arts degree? If you have a love for food and want to share that gift with others, we want YOU to join our culinary team!


We partner with professional vendors to provide the finest raw materiel and utilize cutting edge menu and food production technology tools, allowing you to create fantastic menu items. We're looking for culinary artistry and passion in every meal!


Work-Life Balance: Tired of late nights in the kitchen? Enjoy flexible shifts where 7:30 PM is considered a "late night"! Your evenings are yours to relax and recharge.


Creative Environment: Collaborate with our Culinary Director or craft delightful meals that nourish not just the body but the spirit of our residents. Remember, in the restaurant industry, you're only as good as your last meal and our residents come daily to our dining room seeking a restaurant or country club experience.


Resident Interaction: Experience the joy of table touching and witness the satisfaction on our residents faces as they savor your culinary creations.


Benefits:

• Comprehensive coverage including health, dental & vision with Cardinal Bay contributing over 50% of cost. Life insurance is covered 100% by Cardinal Bay
• Full-time employees receive 2 weeks paid vacation for the first 4 years, then it bumps up to 3 weeks. Use it, let it roll, or cash it in!
• Benefit from exclusive discounts on home, auto and pet insurance.
• Perks @ Work offers discounts on electronics, personal travel, apparel, home needs, entertainment, fitness/nutrition & childcare costs!
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling on family, work, legal, identity theft recovery, mental health, and everyday life!
• $300 per FT referral
• Advancement & cross-training opportunities available at all 8 communities
• Plan for your future with our 401(k)-retirement savings plan and matching contributions.
• Paid training program

Shifts:

• 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday
• Includes weekend and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares or assist in preparation of complete meals - preparing and cooking soups, meats, gravies, vegetables, desserts, salads, baked goods, etc.
• Complies with all special dietary needs or restrictions of residents ensuring everyone enjoys their meals. We provide clear instructions to help you meet the dietary needs of our residents.
• Create gravies, sauces, and menu items from scratch, showcasing our culinary creativity.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are serve, elevating the dining experience.
• Monitor all food items for compliance with guidelines for temperature, taste and quality, tastes food to determine quality. Taste food to determine quality and adjust as necessary.
• Maintain a sanitized and orderly kitchen environment; ensuring all equipment is cleaned, working properly, and turned off before closing.
• Assist in properly utilizing inventory to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 months experience as a prep cook (preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and colleagues.
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to speak, read & write English.
• Must be willing to undergo a routine background check.

Cardinal Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer.