Full Time Cook – Senior Living
About The Position
The Cook prepares food of the highest quality and taste for residents and guests of the community, ensuring that food presentation enhances the dining experience. The role prepares meals according to menus, dietary guidelines, resident preferences, standard recipes, local customs and tastes, budgeted costs, and company policies. The Cook also supports kitchen operations and food safety, works with the culinary and dining team, and approaches residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner. This is a full-time position on the PM shift, with varying days and scheduled hours of 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The starting pay is $21.00 per hour. The Cook supervises the kitchen under the direction of the Dining Services Director and Chef/Lead Cook, and may perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current manager’s-level food handler permit.
- ServSafe certification.
- At least two years of cooking experience in a hotel, hospitality, or healthcare setting.
- Strong culinary skills and attention to quality, presentation, and resident satisfaction.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Flexibility and adaptability, attention to detail, and a sense of teamwork.
- Good time-management skills and keen safety awareness.
- Dependable, team-oriented, and professional.
- Positive criminal background screening.
- Must adhere to the company Drug Free Workplace policy; associates are subject to its requirements.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of related cooking experience or equivalent is preferred.
- Some software and computer skills are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare delicious, attractive, high-quality meals that are colorful and tastefully presented.
- Prepare food according to menus, dietary guidelines, resident preferences, standard recipes, local customs and tastes, budgeted costs, and company policies.
- Assist with food preparation, portioning, plating, and timely meal service.
- Supervise the kitchen under the direction of the Dining Services Director and Chef/Lead Cook.
- Supervise and/or assist with washing dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and a clean, safe, sanitation-compliant kitchen environment.
- Monitor water temperatures and chemical compounds as appropriate to help prevent foodborne illness and the spread of communicable disease.
- Monitor food inventory and assist with ordering and storage as needed.
- Follow ServSafe and food safety protocols throughout each shift.
- Collaborate with the culinary and dining team to provide an outstanding dining experience.
- Approach residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and same-day pay.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and 9 paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and career growth investment.
- Free Employee Assistance Program.
- Referral bonus program.
- Opportunities for advancement within the Allegro Living portfolio.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
