Cook Suffield by the River

LCB Senior Living•Suffield, CT

4d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a full-time Cook at Suffield by the River in Suffield, Connecticut. The role pays $22.00–$24.50 per hour, based on years of experience, and offers a flexible schedule. The Cook supports restaurant-style dining for residents, works with culinary leadership to maintain resident satisfaction, prepares meals and snacks, and helps keep kitchen operations safe, clean, and sanitary. The position may also assist with supervising culinary staff and with special events, banquets, and themed meals.

Requirements

Minimum of 1–3 years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment.
Serve Safe Certification.
Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking, and service.
Ability to read and follow recipes, printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.
Ability to build positive relationships with associates, coworkers, and residents.
Customer-service focus and ability to handle multiple jobs and priorities.
Ability to accept direction, share job knowledge or resident information as needed, and give and welcome feedback.
Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.
Physical ability to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment; lift and carry at least 15 pounds; push and pull carts; walk, sit, and stand continuously; and turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below the waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks require.
Visual and auditory acuity.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting.

Responsibilities

Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
Work with the Culinary Services Director and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
Assist the Culinary Director with supervision of culinary staff.
Assist with preparation and execution of LCB Dining enhancement programs.
Maintain kitchen, food storage, and food preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
Open and/or close the kitchen and follow assigned cleaning schedules.
Ensure food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards.
Estimate daily or weekly food and supply needs and communicate them to the food service director or assistant food service director.
Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
Document food temperatures before service and refrigeration and freezer temperatures.
Prepare and ensure snacks and beverages are available to residents at all times.
Keep kitchen floors clean by sweeping and mopping, and empty trash.
Assist with transportation and storage of food and supplies.
Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.