Cook - Senior Living

New Perspective Westlake Woods • Erie, PA

5d

About The Position

A Cook at New Perspective Senior Living is part of the care team, preparing recipes and meals that are delicious and meet residents’ dietary needs. The role is suited to caring, adaptable team members who value health, nutrition, and food safety for seniors. New Perspective’s care model focuses on physical fitness, brain fitness, dining experience, and social and spiritual enrichment. The schedule allows no late nights.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or as required by state regulations.
• One year of cooking experience in a restaurant, health care, or senior services setting.

Responsibilities

• Follow established corporate recipes or recipes identified by the Culinary Services Director.
• Follow ServSafe, government, and corporate regulations for food safety and handling.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Adjust food items for guests with allergies or specific dietary concerns.
• Coordinate with front-of-house employees to ensure proper food service temperature.
• Assist other cooks during food assembly.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas.
• Weigh, measure, mix, and prepare ingredients according to recipes.
• Steam, grill, boil, bake, or fry ingredients.
• Check food and ingredients for freshness.
• Arrange and garnish dishes.
• Work effectively under pressure and within time limits.
• Prepare dishes that delight residents and guests.
• Provide resident feedback and make meal recommendations to a supervisor.
• Promote teamwork, laughter, and happiness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company-paid basic life insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability.
• Company-paid long-term disability.
• Health reimbursement account or health savings account.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Education assistance of up to $5,000 per calendar year.
• Leadership development and career advancement.
• Real-time access to earned wages.
• Referral bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED