Retirement Community Cook

Christian Care Retirement Community • Bluffton, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The cook at Christian Care Retirement Community is responsible for much more than simply preparing meals. This position requires an individual who can expertly cook a wide variety of foods in large batches to serve many residents. The cook must be able to follow recipes and properly use kitchen equipment to produce high-quality, delicious meals that meet federal, state, and local food safety and nutrition standards. Attention to detail is crucial, as the cook must precisely follow guidelines and procedures to ensure food is handled, prepared, and served properly. This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills to read instructions, share information with the food service team, and interact positively with residents, family members, and staff. The cook must be able to work independently to make decisions and judgements while cooking. They need to be observant and proactive, regularly checking work stations and food service areas for cleanliness, organization, and safety. Inventory and supply management also falls under the purview of the cook. Overall, the cook at Christian Care Retirement Community must have a passion for food service paired with organizational skills and attention to detail. This allows them to provide wholesome, appetizing meals that nourish residents' bodies and spirits.

Requirements

• Must be able to work every other weekend.
• Must be able to work every other holiday.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Passion for food service.
• Organizational skills.
• Clear background check.
• Negative drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a retirement community setting.
• Experience cooking in large batches.

Responsibilities

• Expertly cook a wide variety of foods in large batches.
• Follow recipes and properly use kitchen equipment.
• Produce high-quality, delicious meals that meet federal, state, and local food safety and nutrition standards.
• Precisely follow guidelines and procedures for food handling, preparation, and serving.
• Read instructions and share information with the food service team.
• Interact positively with residents, family members, and staff.
• Work independently to make decisions and judgments while cooking.
• Regularly check work stations and food service areas for cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Manage inventory and supplies.

Benefits

• PTO available after 90 days of employment.
• Part Time Team Members PTO balance is based on years of service at Christian Care.
• College assistance available!
• Perfect attendance bonuses available if eligible.
• Professional development bonuses available if eligible.
• Referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed