AM SHIFT Grill/Prep Cook

Cook II - Experienced Line Cook
At Cascades Verdae we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Workand we take immense pride in that designation. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.
A Culture of Growth and Teamwork: We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
We're looking for an Experienced Line Cook:
As a Cook, you are responsible for providing exceptional, consistent culinary service to members and residents.
As Cook II, the position requires prior line cooking knowledge/experience. Our line cooks should understand how to properly cook foods to a safe temperature, utilize basic cooking techniques (knife cuts, egg cookery, and basic griddle cooking), have knowledge of what therapeutic diets are, and have basic kitchen sanitation knowledge. Candidate should know the term "mis en place", be familiar with basic kitchen policy and procedures (opening/closing lists, cleaning lists, prep lists), and be familiar with filling out temperature logs for food and equipment, as well as how to calibrate a thermometer.
Working in a collaborative manner with the front and back of the house team members, ensuring compliance with Senior Living Communities'/Wellmore standards for quality, presentation and portion control are met.
Adhere to all proper handling, HACCP, labeling, and storage protocols for all foods and ensure compliance with all relevant food service regulations.
Maintain an open communication and professional working relationship with all community departments and Home Office support team to ensure residents remain happy and living the Weller Life.
Actively participate in planning and production meetings with the team.
Attend and actively participate in required in-service training and education programs.
Capable of standing on a tile floor for an eight-hour shift.
Sufficient manual dexterity to operate a fire extinguisher and to manipulate kitchen equipment, including slicer, chopper, processor, knives, etc.
Must be free of diseases that can be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability unless the employee can be given duties that minimize the likelihood of transmission.
May experience traumatic situations including psychiatric and deceased residents.
Subject to moderate physical and emotional stress associated with food service.
Performance of job tasks will involve exposure to cleaning chemicals, heat and cold.
TRAVEL: No travel is expected, although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.
Culinary training a plus.

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.