Cook - Part Time

Maplewood Senior Living • Chardon, OH

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About The Position

The Cook prepares and serves meals for the dietary department using safe methods and in compliance with dietary standards, policies, and procedures, consistent with Maplewood Senior Living’s philosophy. The role includes preparing food for residents, maintaining clean and safe food service areas, supporting inventory control, and ensuring residents’ dietary needs are followed. The Cook may supervise servers when the Culinary Services Director is absent and reports to that director regarding supply or equipment loss, breakage, waste, and dietary department concerns.

Requirements

• ServSafe certification is required.
• Working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
• Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures in accordance with state guidelines.
• Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings.
• Demonstrated ability in a wide range of food preparation skills.
• Experience dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under stress.
• Neat, clean, and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or prepare food items and serve food to residents within scheduled time frames.
• Clean and maintain food service areas, including the kitchen and dining room.
• Assist the Culinary Services Director with inventory control.
• Supervise servers in the absence of the Culinary Services Director.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment, including current cleaning lists and high standards of kitchen cleanliness.
• Ensure residents’ diets are followed.
• Account daily for employee and resident guest meals.
• Report loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment to the Culinary Services Director.
• Observe and communicate problems or potential problems in the dietary department to the Culinary Services Director.
• Cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product.
• Guide and instruct others in food preparation and food service.
• Recognize needs and help others without prompting, while relating well to employees and residents.
• Respect residents’ rights and follow community policies on resident care.
• Perform other duties assigned by any member of management.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus and incentive programs
• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) match, company-paid time off, life insurance, insurance deductibles, and voluntary Aflac insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed