Cook - Full Time

Maplewood Senior Living•Yarmouth, MA

8h•$21 - $23

About The Position

The Cook prepares and serves meals for the dietary department safely and in compliance with dietary standards, policies, and procedures, in a manner consistent with Maplewood Senior Living’s philosophy. The role supports residents in a home-like senior living community and helps ensure that meals meet residents’ dietary needs. The Cook assists with food preparation and service, kitchen and dining-area upkeep, inventory control, and supervision of servers when the Culinary Services Director is absent. The position requires safe use of kitchen equipment, the ability to prepare food in large quantities, and the ability to guide others in food preparation and service. The Cook communicates with supervisors and staff, follows emergency and workplace injury procedures, monitors resident well-being, and may perform other duties assigned by management. This is a year-round, part-time position in West Yarmouth, with an opportunity for additional hours. The role requires weekend and holiday work as assigned and may involve other shifts or extended hours of up to 16 hours per day. Pay is listed as $21–$23.

Requirements

ServeSafe certification.
Working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures in accordance with state guidelines.
Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings.
Demonstrated ability across a wide range of food-preparation tasks and skills.
Experience dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to work with little or no supervision.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under stress.
Ability to recognize needs and help others without prompting.
Ability to relate well to employees and residents.
Ability to work safely and maintain neatness and cleanliness.
Physically able to bend and reach, push and pull, lift up to 40–50 pounds at times, and stand for extended periods.
Ability to work for extended periods in a hot, humid environment.
Ability to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.

Responsibilities

Assist with or prepare food items and serve food to residents within scheduled time frames.
Clean and maintain food-service areas, including the kitchen and dining room.
Assist the Culinary Services Director with inventory control.
Supervise servers in the absence of the Culinary Services Director.
Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment and uphold kitchen-cleanliness standards.
Use kitchen equipment, including ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers.
Ensure residents’ diets are followed.
Account for employee and resident-guest meals daily.
Report loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment to the Culinary Services Director.
Observe and communicate dietary-department problems or potential problems to the Culinary Services Director.
Cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product.
Guide and instruct others in food preparation and service.
Respect residents’ rights and follow community policies on resident care.
Follow emergency procedures and report on-the-job injuries to a supervisor before the end of the shift on the day they occur.
Communicate effectively with the supervisor and other staff.
Immediately advise the supervisor and appropriate manager of changes in residents’ physical or mental health.
Maintain acceptable attendance, notify the supervisor when late or unable to work according to personnel policies, and follow the work schedule.
Perform other duties assigned by any member of management.
Work weekends and holidays as assigned; be available for other shifts or extended hours when required.