Cook

Frontier Senior Living•Green Valley, AZ

About The Position

Cooks are responsible for providing the highest quality food preparation, plate presentation, and prompt service to all residents. He/she must possess general knowledge in various food preparation techniques, serving methods, and portion control standards, and general nutritional requirements for residents of retirement housing communities. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Assist Dietary Supervisor on breakfast, lunch or dinner preparation, production or service lines Prepare hot and cold items as designated by Dietary Supervisor Prepare soup, sauces, salads, and desserts, according to established standards and recipes. Follow all health department practices, safety practices, and infection control practices Promptly discuss and resolve any potential food services and care coordination problems with team members and team leaders Work with Dietary Supervisor to see what leftovers are used and inventories are properly managed to keep costs in line Break down service line and clean work area as scheduled or instructed. Personally get to know residents of the Community by communicating with other team members and departments, reviewing appropriate resident records, and direct conversation with residents. Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service orientation with all residents and other team members. Present a professional demeanor that communicates to current and prospective residents the corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest in the resident's unique needs. Other duties as assigned Other Requirements: Must be able to routinely follow written and verbal directions Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend for periods of up to eight hours Experience as on-line cook in food services preferred Training and experience has been attained through formal training or on-the-job training in appropriate techniques of resident care Compassion for senior adults required Push and pull up to 30 pounds Frontier Management offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a work environment that encourages initiative and fosters respect. To discover more about the Frontier Management team, please visit our sites at www.frontiermgmt.com For consideration, email your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations. Additionally, all applicants must complete the online employment and subsequent questionnaire at https://frontiermgmt.com/careers.asp Equal Opportunity Employer/ Drug-Free Workplace Qualifications Cooks are responsible for providing the highest quality food preparation, plate presentation, and prompt service to all residents. He/she must possess general knowledge in various food preparation techniques, serving methods, and portion control standards, and general nutritional requirements for residents of retirement housing communities. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Assist Dietary Supervisor on breakfast, lunch or dinner preparation, production or service lines Prepare hot and cold items as designated by Dietary Supervisor Prepare soup, sauces, salads, and desserts, according to established standards and recipes. Follow all health department practices, safety practices, and infection control practices Promptly discuss and resolve any potential food services and care coordination problems with team members and team leaders Work with Dietary Supervisor to see what leftovers are used and inventories are properly managed to keep costs in line Break down service line and clean work area as scheduled or instructed. Personally get to know residents of the Community by communicating with other team members and departments, reviewing appropriate resident records, and direct conversation with residents. Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service orientation with all residents and other team members. Present a professional demeanor that communicates to current and prospective residents the corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest in the resident's unique needs. Other duties as assigned Other Requirements: Must be able to routinely follow written and verbal directions Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend for periods of up to eight hours Experience as on-line cook in food services preferred Training and experience has been attained through formal training or on-the-job training in appropriate techniques of resident care Compassion for senior adults required Push and pull up to 30 pounds Frontier Management offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a work environment that encourages initiative and fosters respect. To discover more about the Frontier Management team, please visit our sites at www.frontiermgmt.com For consideration, email your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations. Additionally, all applicants must complete the online employment and subsequent questionnaire at https://frontiermgmt.com/careers.asp Equal Opportunity Employer/ Drug-Free Workplace

Requirements

Must be able to routinely follow written and verbal directions
Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend for periods of up to eight hours
Experience as on-line cook in food services preferred
Training and experience has been attained through formal training or on-the-job training in appropriate techniques of resident care
Compassion for senior adults required
Push and pull up to 30 pounds

Responsibilities

Assist Dietary Supervisor on breakfast, lunch or dinner preparation, production or service lines
Prepare hot and cold items as designated by Dietary Supervisor
Prepare soup, sauces, salads, and desserts, according to established standards and recipes.
Follow all health department practices, safety practices, and infection control practices
Promptly discuss and resolve any potential food services and care coordination problems with team members and team leaders
Work with Dietary Supervisor to see what leftovers are used and inventories are properly managed to keep costs in line
Break down service line and clean work area as scheduled or instructed.
Personally get to know residents of the Community by communicating with other team members and departments, reviewing appropriate resident records, and direct conversation with residents.
Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service orientation with all residents and other team members.
Present a professional demeanor that communicates to current and prospective residents the corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest in the resident's unique needs.
Other duties as assigned