Cook-Ft

Life Care Services•Clinton Township, MI

About The Position

Rose Senior Living Clinton Township is hiring a hospitality-focused Cook for its Community Culinary Services Department. The role involves hands-on, full-scope production cooking and maintaining high standards of food quality, service, sanitation, cleanliness, and operational organization. The Cook prepares and serves menu-cycle programs that meet nutritional and dietary criteria and prepares prescribed diets according to policy and procedure. The position also supports meal service and ware washing, evaluates residents’ food-service experience, and helps improve operations and procedures. The Cook is expected to represent the community warmly and contribute to a positive hospitality environment. The stated schedule is full-time, 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., with flexibility to work mornings and afternoons; weekends and holidays are required. Salary is $19 per hour. The community expects employees to follow the LCS Hospitality Promises in interactions with residents, coworkers, and guests.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least one year of restaurant, senior living, or equivalent cooking experience.
Current state-required sanitation certification or license, such as Safe Food Handling and/or Certified Food Manager, as required by the state.
Flexibility to work mornings and afternoons.
Availability to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow community standards for cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization.
Meet food quality, appearance, and presentation standards.
Prepare and serve menu-cycle programs that comply with nutritional and dietary criteria and local regulations.
Prepare diets according to policy and procedure.
Cook with speed, accuracy, and efficiency, demonstrating knowledge of cooking preparation and production.
Assist with meal service and ware washing as needed.
Periodically visit residents to evaluate food-service quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance.
Conduct evaluations and revise operations or procedures to improve food service.
Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner and support a positive marketing environment.
Support a culture in which business decisions and employee engagement contribute to revenue and occupancy.
Practice the LCS Hospitality Promises in interactions with residents, fellow employees, and guests.