Cook I

Senior Living Communities Careers•Spartanburg, SC

42d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

At Summit Hills, we are a Great Place to Work® recognized luxury senior living company. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” drives us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions. We foster an environment of growth, teamwork, and collaboration where your contributions are celebrated. We are looking for a Full-Time Cook with restaurant experience to join our team. As the Cook, you will be responsible for cooking, plating, and ensuring high-quality meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Experience in preparing high-quality food from scratch according to standardized recipes and instructions is preferred. Senior Living experience is a plus. We offer great benefits, a flexible schedule, the ability to create memorable dishes, and a teamwork-oriented environment.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
1-2 years’ experience in a similar position desired.

Nice To Haves

Restaurant experience.
Experience in preparing high-quality food from scratch according to standardized recipes and instructions.
Senior Living experience.
Culinary training a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversees various phases of food preparation, production and service.
Assists with menu planning, maintenance of kitchen equipment, sanitation programs, and overall kitchen staff performance.
Prepare meals according to the daily menu plan and/or as directed by the Executive Chef or Director of Dining Services, ensuring compliance with Senior Living Communities’ standards for quality, presentation, and portion control.
Adjust or adapt recipes to accommodate specific dietary needs and special requests, whenever possible.
Adhere to all proper handling, HACCP, labeling, and storage protocols for all foods and ensure compliance with all relevant food service regulations.
Follow all safety protocols and consistently practice a culture of safety.
Maintain documentation of temperature charts and records.
Maintain an open communication and professional working relationship between front and back of house operations and sister departments.
Actively participate in planning and production meetings with the team.
Attend and actively participate in required in-service training and education programs.
Other duties as assigned.