Cook

Friendship Retirement Community • Roanoke, VA

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information.
Friendship is looking for a Full-Time Cook to join our Friendship Health and Rehab South team, located in Roanoke, VA. The Cook is responsible for preparing daily meals for residents, staff and visitors. They will monitor food handling, storage and serving.
Shifts Available:
Flexible Schedule; Includes every other weekend

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Cook experience preferred
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public

Responsibilities

• Correctly and safely uses kitchen equipment and utensils for food preparation, service and cleaning
• Abide by facility policies and procedures as well as laws and regulations related to food safety and sanitation
• Prepares quality, nutritious foods by following direction/assignments; prepares special foods by request on forecast sheets
• Follows cleaning schedule of equipment and areas as assigned, to include walls, floors and cooking equipment
• Uses communication sheets to tell staff which foods have been prepared and seeks approval for any changes or substitutions
• Understands and uses forecasting, work production and communication sheets
• Checks tray line after meals for leftovers

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees