COOK - KITCHEN STAFF

AZ Camelback Business LLC•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Everlasting Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Cook for its Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) assisted living facility. The Cook plans, prepares, and oversees food service operations, creating nutritious and appealing meals while fostering a warm, respectful, and supportive dining environment for residents. The role includes safe food handling, sanitation, and compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, and supports residents’ health and well-being. The Cook follows approved menus and nutritional standards, manages food storage and inventory, and helps ensure kitchen operations meet facility policies and health department requirements. The role also includes transporting food and supplies for activity events, notifying the kitchen manager of equipment needs, and contributing to team spirit and morale.

Requirements

Show proof of freedom from TB before client contact.
Provide and maintain a current Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Provide and maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.
Provide and maintain current Food Handlers Certification.
Have a Food Serve certification.
Have or be able to obtain Memory Care Certification within 30 days of hire.
Clear the Department of Economic Security, Department of Aging and Adult Services Central Registry Background Check.
Have good interpersonal skills.
Have six months of experience working in a kitchen environment.
Be able to solve problems and make decisions.
Communicate clearly verbally and in writing, listen, and perceive needs while working non-judgmentally with people from diverse backgrounds.
Understand safety and hygiene standards and regulations and comply with state and local health department requirements.
Know industrial kitchen tools and equipment, cooking methods, and techniques.
Accommodate nutrition and special dietary requirements.
Have expertise in volume preparation, portion control, and food preservation.
Be skilled in using an inventory control system to manage food stock and supplies.
Be a team player with excellent listening and empathetic skills, strong organization, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Be able to lift 50 pounds.
Have flexibility in working hours, including willingness to work weekends and holidays when they coincide with the regular shift.

Responsibilities

Prepare well-balanced, nutritious, and appealing meals for residents.
Operate the culinary kitchen area safely and efficiently.
Follow approved menus that meet nutritional standards and facility regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ensure kitchen activities comply with policies and procedures and with state and local health department sanitation requirements.
Practice safe food handling and ensure the culinary area meets state and local health department sanitation requirements.
Transport food, meals, and other supplies for activity events.
Manage food storage, proper refrigeration, and inventory control.
Notify the kitchen manager of equipment needs.
Maintain team spirit and morale within the kitchen.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.