Cook - Assisted Living
About The Position
The Cook prepares, seasons, and cooks soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods as requested under the direction of the Culinary Manager. This hybrid role includes preparing meals and assisting with meal service to residents in a courteous and respectful manner. The position is responsible for providing three meals per day to tenants and for meal preparation, cleanup, and general upkeep of the kitchen and dining room. The Cook follows prescribed and weekly menus, observes and documents proper cooking times and temperatures, maintains kitchen supplies inventory, and cleans and sanitizes food preparation equipment to keep it safe and operable. The role also involves completing delegated tasks, following policies and procedures, and cooperating with coworkers to provide quality customer service. The Cook must communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality and professionalism, remain calm with residents, employees, family members, and visitors, and attend work consistently. The work environment includes the entire assisted-living home, indoors and outdoors, including residents’ rooms. Noise is usually moderate to minimal, with occasional elevated noise from staff-alert buzzers. The position may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and cleaning chemicals.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Understand the Vulnerable Adults Act.
- Complete and pass a criminal background check.
- Have a ServSafe Certificate or be able to complete one within 60 days of hire.
- Able to work under the direction of the Culinary Manager or Administrator.
- Able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
- Compassionate, tactful, and ethically aware.
- Able to work as a team member with other personnel and management and maintain a positive demeanor.
- Good listening, verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Able to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, and memos.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Remain calm when interacting with tenants, employees, family members, and visitors.
- Able to recognize and respond to common kitchen hazards in accordance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods as requested.
- Assist with serving meals to residents in a courteous and respectful manner.
- Provide three meals per day to tenants.
- Handle all aspects of meal preparation, cleanup, and general upkeep of the kitchen and dining room.
- Prepare regular foods according to prescribed and weekly menus.
- Follow and document proper cooking times and temperatures.
- Clean and sanitize food preparation equipment and keep it in safe, operable condition.
- Maintain an accurate inventory of kitchen supplies.
- Complete tasks delegated by the supervisor and adhere to policies and procedures.
- Work cooperatively with others to improve operations, streamline processes, and provide quality customer service.
- Maintain consistent and regular attendance.
- Recognize and respond to common kitchen hazards, including slips, trips, cuts, burns, and cross-contamination risks.
Benefits
- Health insurance, available for full-time employees.
- Dental insurance, available for full-time employees.
- Vision insurance, available for full-time employees.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Free meals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
