Cook in Assisted Living

Prosper at Wickliffe•Wickliffe, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Prosper at Wickliffe is seeking a motivated Cook to join its culinary team. The role supports the community’s values of making life fun, making the community a home, and delivering purpose to everyone. The culinary team prepares meals for residents that meet their dietary needs and personal preferences. The position includes flexible scheduling to provide relief for other cooks, as well as a full-time prep cook opportunity. Senior-care experience is a plus; candidates without it must have restaurant-setting experience. Hourly pay depends on experience. Reporting to the Dining Service Director, the Cook participates in all phases of food preparation for residents, staff, guests, and catered functions. The role calls for preparing a variety of dishes and garnishes, following recipes, supporting kitchen operations, maintaining food quality and sanitation, and working cooperatively with the culinary team. The position requires ServSafe certification and completion, or willingness to complete, educational requirements imposed by state regulation.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience, as stated in the posting.
Restaurant-setting experience if the candidate does not have senior-care experience.
Ability to read, understand, and prepare recipes independently.
Ability to prepare a range of dishes and garnishes, including meats, fish, soups, sauces, vegetables, and desserts.
Ability to read, write, and communicate well.
ServSafe certification.
Must have completed or be willing to complete educational requirements imposed by state regulation.
Flexible scheduling to provide relief for other cooks.

Nice To Haves

Experience in senior care.
Experience working in a restaurant or hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

Accept assigned duties cooperatively, perform other related duties as directed by the Director, and assist when staffing is inadequate.
Read, understand, and prepare recipes without direction or confusion.
Prepare meats, fish, soups, sauces, vegetables, desserts, and garnishes using acceptable methods and ensure they are visually appealing.
Prepare all food, including garnishes, ordered by Prosper residents.
Prepare food for catered functions, including preparation and assembly on display trays with appropriate garnishes.
Put away orders and rotate them properly.
Help the Director with overall kitchen operations.
Sanitize food-preparation work surfaces on a clean-as-you-go basis, as needed or assigned.
Preserve and care for prepared and unprepared food to minimize waste and spoilage of perishables.
Present oneself professionally, show genuine concern for seniors, and use tact when dealing with others.
Demonstrate a positive image and attitude, and strong leadership abilities.