Cook

American House Senior Living Communities • Myrtle Beach, SC

6d

About The Position

Cooks provide daily culinary experiences for residents and guests in a hands-on role supporting kitchen and dining room operations. The position involves preparing meals and beverages, including scratch cooking and varied menu items, while serving balanced and nutritious food that reflects residents’ preferences. Management and team members provide training in the skills needed for the role. The position is full-time and pays $19.00 per hour. Flexible schedules are offered.

Requirements

• Basic culinary skills and willingness to cook from scratch and execute a variety of menu items.
• Interpersonal relationship skills, passion, and empathy.
• Compassion for serving others.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a background check and TB test.
• Must obtain and maintain Serve Safe Certification.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience in dietary or food services.
• Experience working in banquet or catering operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide residents with restaurant-quality meals and beverages.
• Help create varied, creative, and nutritious menus that consider residents’ requests; prepare daily specials and fill special orders.
• Follow posted work schedules and cleaning assignments for the front and back of the house.
• Maintain proper food-handling and preparation hygiene and meet sanitation requirements for the food-service area and personnel in accordance with State Health Department regulations.
• Set up food and supplies for special events in various areas throughout the community, coordinating with the building Executive Director and Lifestyle Director.
• Wear the proper uniform each day.
• Know and follow the employee handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Culinary Director or Corporate Culinary Support Team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed