Senior Living Cook Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 1 year of cooking experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, production, sanitation, food-cost controls, and presentation.
• Knowledge of food-service methods and procedures, sanitation principles, and safe food handling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Effective communication skills.
• Flexibility and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Effective teamwork skills.
• Computer literacy, including working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and email.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong time-management and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-identification and problem-resolution skills.
• Strong work ethic and a positive team attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Working experience in the retirement home industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve menu items according to departmental policies and procedures and established presentation standards.
• Prepare meals based on menus, nutritional programs, and individual plans; ensure meals meet residents’ dietary requirements and are served in proper portions and at the proper temperature.
• Maintain meal quality in taste, presentation, and compliance with dietary requirements established by the Dining Services Director.
• Follow sanitary and safe food-handling procedures, including cleaning floors and surfaces and properly covering and storing food.
• Work at an efficient, consistent pace and prepare meals on time and in quantities appropriate to daily needs.
• Use kitchen equipment during food preparation and remain productive, preparing for future needs as time allows.
• Demonstrate flexibility and volunteer to fill open shifts as required by staffing variations.
• Follow accident and incident reporting procedures and comply with regulations concerning blood-borne pathogens, infection control, hazardous materials, and fire safety.
• Ensure food and departmental supplies are ordered and received in a timely manner to maintain adequate inventory.
• Assist with training new employees.
• Report infractions of food-services policies and procedures.
• Arrive at work at the scheduled time and perform other related duties as required.
• Model the company’s core values, help ensure personnel exemplify them, and create and drive a sales culture.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Additional voluntary benefits