Cook - Senior Living

Mira Vie at Bridgewater•Bridgewater, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Living is seeking a part-time Cook for its Mira Vie at Bridgewater community in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The Cook supports the Restaurant and Hospitality Department and Dining Room, working under the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality. The role is responsible for meal quality, service during meal periods, and compliance with the community’s special diets. The Cook supports department planning and operations, prepares meals according to the menu program and residents’ dietary needs and preferences, and follows safe food-handling standards. The role also helps maintain resident satisfaction, dining-room service, kitchen cleanliness, equipment safety, and teamwork within the dietary department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of food service experience.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of food service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality with planning, directing, controlling, communicating, and coaching in the Food Service Department.
Follow the Menu Program that meets nutritional requirements, as directed by the Director, Food Service.
Follow management-approved purchasing practices when assisting with food purchasing.
Conform to policies and procedures for all special diets offered by the community.
Respond to residents’ likes and dislikes to maintain resident satisfaction.
Prepare foods to residents’ satisfaction and in accordance with safe food-handling practices.
Maintain food temperatures and time controls during storage, production, and serving according to food safety standards.
Use equipment correctly and in compliance with health department standards.
Store and date food items appropriately.
Ensure staff provide service that supports positive resident experiences during meal times.
Circulate in the dining room to learn residents’ preferences and assess their satisfaction with meals.
Provide input and support to the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality on hiring and training dietary department staff.
Provide input to the Director, Food Service on staff evaluations as needed.
Bring performance issues to the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality.
Maintain a clean kitchen, including equipment, walls, dry and cold storage, cooking and preparation surfaces, and dish storage areas.
Work safely and ensure potentially hazardous conditions are managed; comply with safety standards.
Foster teamwork, show initiative in overcoming obstacles, assist others beyond job responsibilities, and have a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.