About the position
When you work at Freedom Village at Brandywine, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! Freedom Village at Brandywine is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our team! We are looking for someone with availability to work 40 hours per week, typically between the hours of 11 AM and 8 PM- No late nights! Working every other weekend is required. The pay rate starts at $18-20 per hour. This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department. Is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.
Responsibilities
- Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
- Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
- Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
- Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
- Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
- Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
- Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
- Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Culinary degree preferred
- Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience
