Cook

CRISTA Senior Living•Shoreline, WA

52d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for preparing hot and cold food items using various cooking methodologies, equipment and tools. Ensure evening meal and service demands are met and maintain a sanitary work environment. Service is restaurant style dining with several entrees cooked to order on the line. This position is an integral part of the Senior Living mission of providing joy and purpose to the lives of our residents.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
One year of cooking experience
Current Washington State Food Handler’s Permit or obtain one within 30 days.
18 years of age
Able to deal with problems as they arise in a kitchen.
Able to perform in a team environment.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
Able to use weights, measures and volume measurements in cooking.
Read, write, communicate in and interpret English at a functional level.
Strong communication skills, honesty and dependability.
Able to work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and residents.
Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

Nice To Haves

Secondary education
Previous line cooking experience in a retirement or restaurant setting.

Responsibilities

Prepare food by production sheets according to recipes and standards.
Know and follow food handling and infection control procedures, including HACCP standards.
Attends meetings as required.
Participate in continuing education programs.
Achieve customer satisfaction with the food prepared.
Prepare all required food on schedule.
Read recipes and prepare menu items as instructed.
Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).