Head Cook

Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer•Brewer, ME

5d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Do you have an interest or background in working in kitchens or serving food? Do you have a soft spot in your heart for helping senior citizens and their families? Do you seek a rewarding career within a supportive workplace? Consider joining our team - we offer the opportunity to improve the lives of others while fulfilling your own career goals. Hiring immediately! Woodlands Senior Living is a Maine-based, family-owned-and-operated organization that provides the people of Maine a trusted partner in assisted living and memory care. Our mission is to make each day the best day possible for every resident we serve. Our teammates are committed to high standards of behavior to deliver the highest quality of care and provide a safe and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
Must provide proof of immunization/immunity to MMR, Varicella, Influenza and COVID
Strong command of the English language with the ability to follow oral and written instructions with precision

Nice To Haves

1 year of institutional cooking experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Cooks and serves meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and snacks daily for all residents according to facility’s cycle menus for regular and therapeutic diets.
Purchases raw food and food supplies from approved vendors to meet menu requirements and budgetary guidelines.
Follows facility policies and procedures for food storage, preparation, and handling to ensure industry and regulatory standards are met.
Follows facility policies for personal hygiene to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses.
Provides services in accordance with each resident’s service plan and taking into account the residents’ personal goals, choices and preferences, abilities and strengths in order to enhance the resident’s life experience and reduce the effect of losses.