Part-Time Cook

Leisure Living•Lansing, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preparing and serving planned menu as well as maintaining quality standards in the dining services department. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must work to demonstrate Leisure Living Management Values: Live and work each day with purpose Accept accountability and demonstrate responsibility Embrace lifelong learning Promote mutual respect Display transparency Appreciate diversity Practice forgiveness Be thankful This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED is required.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with minimal supervision
Effective oral and written communication skills
Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills
Superior communication and interpersonal skills
Communicate in a respectful and professional manner with residents, families, co-workers and leadership staff at the community
Developed organizational skills
Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement
Team oriented self-starter with demonstrated ability to accept direction and work well with supervisor
Promote teamwork by working with coworkers in a positive and cooperative manner
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience with cooking and baking from scratch in a commercial setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare tasteful, nutritionally balanced meals based on pre-planned menus
Prepare meals with consideration of resident preferences and food safety standards
Responsible for ensuring pleasing plate presentation for all meals
Ensuring resident special diets are offered and prepared, recognizing a residents right to choose
Complete dining room service, including set up, service and clean up with high hospitality standards
Assist with inventory and maintain supplies in all common area kitchenettes
Follow the sanitation schedule for kitchen, equipment, and dining room to maintain standard of sanitation and cleanliness
Participate in preparation for special events
Promote positive relationships with residents, staff and visitors
Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.