Cook

Join Our Team

We invite you to join our growing team where we are innovators taking the senior lifestyle industry to new levels of quality. Putting residents first is our passion and exceeding their expectations is our commitment. We operate best in class communities that are as comfortable as home, luxurious as a country club, and provide state of the art services in care. Apply today and be a part of our team that exceeds resident expectations in every day in every way!

What can we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Flexible schedules
• Daily pay
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision
• Life, disability & other supplemental benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Recognition & reward programs
• Referral bonus program

Position Summary

Responsible for food preparation that meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards of this community, carrying out the Dining program. Prepare all foods to meet quantity and deadline requirements. Able to effectively manage all food production in the absence of the Chef / Kitchen Manager

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Prepare food items using standardized recipes.
• Determine food and supplies needed and coordinate meal production with serving hours.
• Prepare all special dietary need as directed by the Resident Menus.
• Monitor all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality are upheld at all times.
• Maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
• Assist with orientation and training of new kitchen employees.
• Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Attend all in-services as required.
• Responsible for following all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.
• Assist with proper documentation of temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning schedules.
• Perform all other reasonable tasks assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational requirements and experience:

Minimum of two years experience as cook preparing full line of menu items.

Able to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions

Able to prepare therapeutic/modified diets.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.