Cook

Calyx Living • Durham, NC

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Calyx Living is seeking an energetic Cook for their assisted living community in North Durham. The role involves working with a small kitchen crew to prepare and present food, aiming to positively impact the lives of seniors. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with prior experience in cooking and meal preparation within a senior living environment, and must maintain a 'safety first' attitude towards all residents and staff.

Requirements

• Energetic
• Enthusiastic about working with a small crew in the kitchen
• Desire to impact the lives of seniors by preparing and presenting food
• Must have a "safety first" attitude towards all of our residents and staff
• Cooking experience
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to follow recipes and plate food in an attractive manner
• Ability to understand and comply with state regulations established for food service departments
• Ability to prepare, organize and handle minimal special requests of senior residents
• Ability to interact with residents in a professional and friendly manner
• Quick and efficient
• Must be available to work weekends

Nice To Haves

• Self-starter
• Past experience cooking and preparing meals in a senior living setting

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food
• Work with a small crew in the kitchen
• Follow recipes and plate food in an attractive manner
• Understand and comply with state regulations established for food service departments
• Prepare, organize, and handle minimal special requests of senior residents
• Interact with residents in a professional and friendly manner

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed