Cook

American House Senior Living Communities • Georgetown Charter Township, MI

8d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Culinary Director, the Cook assists with the overall functioning of the dietary department. The role focuses on providing high-quality customer service to residents, maintaining food-handling and sanitation standards, supporting staff orientation and training, and ensuring dietary equipment is used properly. The Cook also helps prepare for special events, responds to required emergency procedures during the shift, and supports regulatory compliance. Other duties may be assigned by the Culinary Director or Executive Director.

Requirements

• Assistant Cooks must obtain and maintain a Serve Safe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest quality of customer service is available for residents.
• Assist the Culinary Director with proper orientation and training of new staff.
• Verify staff are wearing proper uniforms daily.
• Know the information in the employee handbook.
• Maintain proper and hygienic food-handling techniques and sanitation requirements for the food service area and personnel.
• Walk through the dining room during meals and communicate with residents about their satisfaction.
• Set up food and supplies for special events in coordination with the building Executive Director and Lifestyle Director.
• Maintain sanitary conditions in dining room areas.
• Oversee the proper use of dietary equipment.
• Carry out any emergency procedures required during the shift.
• Note and report areas or articles in need of repair.
• Engage in prospective resident visits.
• Maintain regulatory compliance where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Culinary Director or Executive Director.

What This Job Offers

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