Cook - Haslett, MI

American House Senior Living Communities•Haslett, MI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Cooks provide exceptional culinary experiences to Residents and Guests daily. This is a full-service, hands-on position involved in the daily operation of the kitchen and dining room area. As a Cook, you will create delicious cuisines for Residents and staff. You will be trained by Management and Team Members in the skills needed to cater to Residents' wishes and desires while serving balanced and nutritious meals. The company welcomes candidates from all industries, including restaurant workers recently displaced, and anyone with a passion for providing great customer service. They offer excellent work hours and flexible schedules.

Requirements

Basic culinary skills and the willingness to cook from scratch and execute a variety of menu items
Evident interpersonal relationship skills, passionate and empathetic
Apparent compassion to serve others
No Educational requirements
Minimum 18 years of age
Must pass a background check and TB test
All Cooks must obtain and maintain a Serve Safe Certification

Nice To Haves

1 - 3 years’ experience in dietary/food services
Experience working in Banquet or Catering operations

Responsibilities

Providing our Residents with superior restaurant quality meals and beverages
Help produce a varied, creative and nutritional menu in consideration of the Residents requests, while providing daily Specials and filling special orders
Responsible to comply with the schedule and posting of work and cleaning assignments for Front and Back of the House
Maintaining proper hygiene in food handling and preparation and the overall sanitation requirements of the food service area and its personnel according to the regulations of the State’s Health Department
Responsible for setting up food and supplies for special events in a variety of areas throughout the community in coordination with the building Executive Director and Lifestyle Director
Be ready to work in proper uniforms daily
Know and adhere to all information in the employee-handbook
Other duties as assigned by Culinary Director or the Corporate Culinary Support Team