Cook - Part Time Flex Schedule

Job Title: Cook

Employment Type: Part Time

Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live "the good life" in a safe environment. The Cook prepares and services meals for the dietary department in a safe method in compliance with dietary standards, policy and procedures. Assists or prepares food items and serves food to residents within scheduled time frame

Cleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining room

Assists Culinary Services Director in maintaining inventory control

Supervises servers in the absence of the Culinary Service Director

Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to: ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers

Assures that resident’s diets are being followed

Assures employees and resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis

Reports to Culinary Service Director any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment

Observes and communicates to Culinary Service Director problems or potential problems in the dietary department

Ability to work with little or no supervision

Ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product

Ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving

Ability to recognized needs and help others without prompting

Ability to relate well with other employees and residents of the facility

Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness

Respects resident’s rights and adheres to community policy on resident care

Serve Safe Certification Required

Has a working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.

Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings

Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills • Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Flexible shifts

Growth opportunities

Bonus & incentive programs

Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities