Cook (FT/PT Available)

Leisure Living • Canton, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preparing and serving planned menu as well as maintaining quality standards in the dining services department.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED is required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with minimal supervision
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Communicate in a respectful and professional manner with residents, families, co-workers and leadership staff at the community
• Developed organizational skills
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement
• Team oriented self-starter with demonstrated ability to accept direction and work well with supervisor
• Promote teamwork by working with coworkers in a positive and cooperative manner
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience with cooking and baking from scratch in a commercial setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tasteful, nutritionally balanced meals based on pre-planned menus
• Prepare meals with consideration of resident preferences and food safety standards
• Responsible for ensuring pleasing plate presentation for all meals
• Ensuring resident special diets are offered and prepared, recognizing a residents right to choose
• Complete dining room service, including set up, service and clean up with high hospitality standards
• Assist with inventory and maintain supplies in all common area kitchenettes
• Follow the sanitation schedule for kitchen, equipment, and dining room to maintain standard of sanitation and cleanliness
• Participate in preparation for special events
• Promote positive relationships with residents, staff and visitors
• Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.
• Must work to demonstrate Leisure Living Management Values: Live and work each day with purpose Accept accountability and demonstrate responsibility Embrace lifelong learning Promote mutual respect Display transparency Appreciate diversity Practice forgiveness Be thankful

What This Job Offers

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