Cook -32 Hours

Woodlands Senior Living of Farmington•Farmington, ME

14h•$18 - $25

About The Position

Woodlands Senior Living is hiring a Cook to prepare and serve meals and snacks for residents in an assisted living and memory care setting. The role is full-time, 32 hours per week, on evening shifts, with every-other-weekend shifts required. The Cook uses commercial and non-commercial kitchen equipment to prepare food according to cycle menus for regular and therapeutic diets, purchases food and supplies from approved vendors within budget guidelines, and follows food safety and hygiene procedures. Services are provided in accordance with each resident’s service plan and personal goals, choices, preferences, abilities, and strengths.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
Must provide proof of immunization or immunity to MMR, Varicella, and Influenza.
Strong command of English, with the ability to follow oral and written instructions precisely.

Nice To Haves

One year of institutional cooking experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Cook and serve daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for residents according to facility cycle menus for regular and therapeutic diets.
Purchase raw food and food supplies from approved vendors to meet menu requirements and budgetary guidelines.
Follow facility policies and procedures for food storage, preparation, and handling to meet industry and regulatory standards.
Follow facility personal hygiene policies to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses.
Provide services in accordance with residents’ service plans and take their personal goals, choices, preferences, abilities, and strengths into account.