Cook - Part Time

Maplewood Senior Living • Yarmouth, MA

154d

About The Position

The Cook prepares and serves meals for the dietary department safely and in compliance with dietary standards, policies, and procedures, while following the Maplewood Senior Living philosophy. The role assists with food preparation and service, maintains a clean and safe kitchen and dining environment, and helps ensure residents’ diets are followed. The Cook may supervise servers when the Culinary Services Director is absent and supports inventory control and food-service operations. This is a part-time, year-round position with the opportunity for additional hours, based in West Yarmouth.

Requirements

• ServSafe certification.
• Working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
• Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures in accordance with state guidelines.
• Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings.
• Demonstrated ability in a wide range of food preparation skills.
• Experience dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision and maintain a professional demeanor under stress.
• Ability to recognize needs and help others without prompting, and relate well with employees and residents.
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 40–50 pounds at times.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a hot, humid environment for extended periods.
• Ability to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or prepare food items and serve food to residents within scheduled time frames.
• Clean and maintain food-service areas, including the kitchen and dining room.
• Assist the Culinary Services Director with inventory control.
• Supervise servers when the Culinary Services Director is absent.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment and current cleaning lists.
• Use kitchen equipment appropriately, including ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Ensure residents’ diets are followed and employee and resident guest meals are accounted for daily.
• Report loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment to the Culinary Services Director.
• Observe and communicate problems or potential problems in the dietary department to the Culinary Services Director.
• Cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product; guide and instruct others in food preparation and service.
• Respect residents’ rights and follow community policies on resident care.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Follow emergency procedures and report on-the-job injuries to a supervisor before the end of the shift on the day they occur.
• Communicate effectively with the supervisor and other staff, and immediately advise the supervisor and appropriate manager of changes in residents’ physical or mental health.
• Maintain acceptable attendance, notify the supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies, and follow the work schedule.
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned; work other shifts or extended hours, up to 16 hours per day, when required.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus and incentive programs
• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, company-paid time off, life insurance, insurance deductibles, and voluntary Aflac insurance for full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed