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, while following Maplewood Senior Living’s philosophy. The role includes food preparation and service, maintaining clean and safe kitchen and dining areas, supporting inventory control, and ensuring residents’ diets are followed. The Cook may supervise servers when the Culinary Services Director is absent and reports department concerns, supply losses, breakage, or waste to that director.

Requirements

• ServeSafe certification 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 work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under stress.
• Ability to relate well to other employees and residents.
• Neat, clean, and safe work habits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or prepare food items and serve food to residents within the scheduled time frame.
• 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 keeping the kitchen clean and maintaining the current cleaning list.
• 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 serving.
• Recognize needs and help others without prompting.
• Respect residents’ rights and follow community policies on resident care.
• Perform other duties assigned by 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 policy
• Insurance deductibles
• Voluntary Aflac insurance

What This Job Offers

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