Cook - Part Time

Bethesda Senior Living Communities•Phoenix, AZ

43d•$20 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

Bethesda Senior Living Communities is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare nutritious, appealing meals and support dining services for senior residents. The Cook oversees meal preparation, follows established recipes and menus, helps develop menus that meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences, and assists with special meals. The position also supports meal service and dining-room preparation while maintaining clean, organized, safe, and sanitary kitchen and storage areas. The role requires weekend availability and work in a fast-paced restaurant-style kitchen with heat, steam, and cold temperatures.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Education that provides the skills to read, comprehend, and follow recipes and procedures.
Knowledge of menu planning for geriatric residents.
Excellent cooking and baking skills.
Knowledge of restricted diets, including diabetic, low-fat, salt-free, and liquid diets.
Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents and staff.
Compassion for and genuine care for elderly people.
Knowledge of where hazardous-material MSDS sheets are located and ability to understand the guidelines.
Ability to work independently and prioritize workload as emergencies arise.
Ability to expand recipes.
Ability to read and follow directions and recipes.
Appropriate health certification as required by local, state, and federal health departments.
Available to work weekends.
Ability to frequently lift and carry at least 20 pounds and occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds; perform full-range reaching; stir, sift, cut, slice, bend, stand for long periods, and walk between the kitchen and dining room while carrying trays, plates, silverware, and accessories.

Nice To Haves

Culinary training.

Responsibilities

Cook meals according to established recipes and menus.
Assist the Culinary Services Director in creating menus that meet residents’ nutritional needs and accommodate food preferences.
Present meals that are appealing to the eye and palate.
Set up the kitchen and prepare food according to the daily menu, including preparation for the next day.
Clean dishes, floors, walls, and kitchen equipment in accordance with sanitary guidelines and community policies and procedures.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe storeroom, coolers, and kitchen.
Assist with planning and cooking special meals.
Maintain proper temperatures for the steam table, dishwasher, refrigerator, and freezer.
Protect residents’ rights and maintain the confidentiality of residents’ personal information.
Maintain a clean, pressed uniform and a professional demeanor that supports a positive, nurturing environment.
Provide positive customer service and demonstrate honesty and integrity.
Coordinate with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess to ensure adequate meal-service coverage; take resident meal orders, provide requested drink refills, and help clean, reset, and prepare the dining room between mealtimes.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.