Cook FT & PT for Assisted Living Community

The Residences at Benning Metro • Washington, DC

3d

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food for the assisted living community and ensuring meals are prepared and presented according to HallKeen Assisted Living Communities standards. The role promotes a restaurant-style dining atmosphere and works closely with the Food Service Director to support resident satisfaction. The position is non-exempt and may involve opening or closing the kitchen, maintaining clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, and assisting with special events.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to three years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment.
• ServeSafe certification.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.
• Complete a criminal background check for unlicensed employees in compliance with state regulations.
• Provide medical certification from a licensed healthcare provider confirming freedom from communicable diseases, including tuberculosis, at hire and annually thereafter, in compliance with state regulations.
• Ability to build positive relationships with employees, coworkers, and residents.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to handle multiple jobs and priorities.
• Ability to accept direction from superiors or experienced staff.
• Willingness to share job knowledge or resident information as needed and to give and welcome feedback.
• Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking, and service.
• Ability to move at least 50 pounds without assistance, bend, reach, work in small areas, push and pull equipment and furnishings, and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Work closely with the Food Service Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Maintain kitchen, food storage, and 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.
• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
• Document food temperatures before service and refrigeration and freezer temperatures.
• Keep kitchen floors clean by sweeping and mopping, and empty trash.
• Assist with transporting and storing food and supplies.
• Follow standard food safety practices.
• Assist with preparing and executing special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Home and auto discount program
• Vendor discount program
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Accrued vacation, sick, and personal time
• Paid holiday benefit
• Employee referral bonus
• Resident referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED