Cook

Woodlands Senior Living of Hallowell•Hallowell, ME

21d•$18 - $25

About The Position

Woodlands Senior Living is hiring a part-time Cook. The Cook prepares and serves daily meals and snacks for residents, following facility cycle menus for regular and therapeutic diets. The role also involves purchasing food and supplies from approved vendors, meeting menu requirements and budget guidelines, and following food storage, preparation, handling, and personal hygiene policies to meet industry and regulatory standards. Cooks provide services in accordance with each resident’s service plan and respect residents’ goals, choices, preferences, abilities, and strengths.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
Must provide proof of immunization or immunity to MMR, Varicella, and Influenza.
Must have a strong command of the English language and be able to follow oral and written instructions precisely.

Nice To Haves

One year of institutional cooking experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Use standard commercial and non-commercial kitchen equipment to cook and serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks daily for residents.
Follow the facility’s cycle menus for regular and therapeutic diets.
Purchase raw food and food supplies from approved vendors to meet menu requirements and budgetary guidelines.
Follow facility policies for food storage, preparation, and handling to meet industry and regulatory standards.
Follow facility personal hygiene policies to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses.
Provide services in accordance with residents’ service plans and take their personal goals, choices, preferences, abilities, and strengths into account.