Cook - Pay based on experience; Every other weekend off; Weekend bonus

The Lodge at Truitt Homestead • Rehoboth Beach, DE

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About The Position

The Lodge at Truitt Homestead is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals that create memorable dining experiences and exceed guest expectations. The role is part of a culinary team serving a senior population in a positive, team-oriented work environment. The position offers flexible scheduling options, no late evenings, and every other weekend off. Weekend bonuses are mentioned in the posting. Pay is based on experience.

The Cook prepares food according to standardized recipes and the menu cycle, coordinates production with meal service hours, monitors food quality and safety, and maintains food storage, cleaning, and recordkeeping procedures. A high school diploma or GED and one year of related food-preparation experience are required. Culinary apprenticeship or training is preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of job-related experience that includes food preparation, full-line menu items, and therapeutic diets.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Interest in working with a senior population.
• Demonstrated customer-service skills.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary apprenticeship or training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using standardized recipes.
• Determine needed food and supplies.
• Coordinate meal production with service hours.
• Monitor food items for temperature, taste, and quality.
• Ensure food is properly prepared, portioned, and served according to the menu cycle and standardized recipes.
• Oversee proper food storage procedures.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties.
• Maintain food-safety equipment records and food-safety temperature records.
• Practice safety and loss-prevention measures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits available from the first day of the first full month of employment.
• Generous paid time off, including a paid holiday for the employee's birthday.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Weekend bonus.
• Every other weekend off.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• No late evenings.

What This Job Offers

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