Cook

Cardinal Senior Living LLC • Kentwood, MI

19d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Walnut Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care, a Cardinal Senior Living community, is hiring a part-time Cook. The Cook provides advanced food preparation for the community’s residents while following special dietary guidelines. The role informally guides Dietary Aides to support efficient kitchen operations and may serve as the person in charge when managers are absent.

The Cook prepares food according to departmental standards, preserving nutritional value, appearance, palatability, and appropriate serving temperature. The role also supports meal service, special events and catering, food ordering and receiving, employee training, and required meetings and training. The Cook maintains clean, safe, and orderly kitchen and dining-room areas and follows applicable food-safety, sanitation, and state regulations.

This is a hands-on position intended to offer opportunities to develop and enhance food-service skills while working with a team focused on residents’ needs in a quality and safe environment. The position is located at 4352 Breton Rd SE, Kentwood, MI 49512.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One year of experience cooking a variety of foods in quantity, including knowledge of seasoning and required cooking times.
• One year of experience demonstrating knowledge of the care and use of cooking utensils and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and move it 3 to 4 feet; assistance may be requested.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and bend, stoop, and reach frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience preparing food in an institutional setting.
• Two years of experience providing leadership through instruction and by example.
• Vocational training.
• ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with coworkers to promote positive service and respect for residents.
• Review daily production information with staff and monitor correct production quantities and portioning; monitor and record production and waste data in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Prepare food in accordance with departmental standards, special dietary needs, and appropriate nutrition, appearance, palatability, and temperature guidelines.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, including washing and putting away dishes, cleaning floors and counters, disinfecting necessary areas, and keeping mats clean.
• Maintain dining-room cleanliness, including changing tablecloths according to policy, vacuuming after meals, and cleaning the salad bar area.
• Ensure staff adherence to food-safety and sanitation standards and maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Guide, assist, and instruct staff; organize work so food is prepared on time.
• Serve as the designated person in charge when managers are absent and perform related operational tasks as directed, including finding coverage for call-offs, monitoring breaks, and notifying the director of behavioral or performance issues.
• Assist with serving or delivering meals when necessary.
• Prepare and serve special events and catering as needed.
• Assist with ordering and receiving food and ensure it is properly stored.
• Assist with training and orientation of new employees as needed.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, projects, special events, committees, and mandatory training as appropriate.
• Complete competency evaluations for training as required by the state or assigned by a supervisor.
• Follow applicable state regulations and perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, including annual and merit-based increases.
• Performance recognition for team members who go above and beyond.
• Competitive benefits program for eligible employees.
• Weekly pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
• Voluntary benefits, including life insurance and short-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED