Cook - PRN

Watercrest Senior Living•Fredericksburg, VA

74d•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Watercrest Senior Living Group associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. They are recognized for their achievements and empowered to share their vast experience with their peers ensuring the quality of our assisted living and memory care services and the well-being of our residents. Our associates champion a culture which nurtures relationships in the interest of acting as trusted advisors. By continuously investing in these servant hearts, Watercrest Senior Living Group develops value-centered leaders who deliver personalized services. As a Cook your responsibilities include preparation and serving of meals, sanitation of food service areas, accurate record keeping, receiving, rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance. Provide a quality dining service by ensuring the food service is presented in an attractive, gracious and timely manner.

Requirements

Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
Able to make independent decisions
Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
Must be able to follow recipes and menus
Must be able to follow direction and prepare meals
Must fully understand the importance of reliability and timeliness
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
High School Diploma or GED
SERV Safe (Required)
Two (2) years’ experience in professional food service

Nice To Haves

A culinary apprenticeship or training is preferred

Responsibilities

Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making
Conducts meal preparation, service, and clean-up in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations and prescribed resident diets
Knowledge of proper use of all cooking appliances
Assist with maintaining emergency food supplies
Communicate with all culinary vendors
Ensure presence in the dining room for resident satisfaction
Assists in providing adaptive equipment for residents when necessary
Ensures food service is presented in an attractive, gracious and timely manner
Ensure dishes, cooking utensils, and pots and pans are stored properly
Do pre-preparation for meals later in the day, week, or weekend or for special events
Reports to the Executive Chef any equipment and supplies that are needed
Provide a high level of culinary customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere
Maintain a safe, sanitary, clean, and organized cooking area
Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times
Performs other related essential duties as assigned