Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Position Summary The Cook is responsible for maintaining the food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition. This individual will also be heavily involved in preparing and serving quality food in a timely manner while maintaining the elegance, grace, and dignity of each resident. Duties and Responsibilities ● Preparing and serving three quality, healthy meals/snacks per day ● Check the quality and freshness of ingredients ● Present, garnish and arrange final dishes ● Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment ● Performs food preparation and food service duties as required according to facility guidelines and the current standards of practice ● Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh ● Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients ● Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods ● Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills ● Maintain food safety and sanitation standards ● Maintains kitchen and dining area in a safe and sanitary condition for self, residents and others ● Handle and store ingredients and food ● Accommodate guests’ special requests ● Responds to resident dietary requests in a positive and cooperative manner ● Assists residents by providing a restaurant-style atmosphere ● Execute opening and closing procedures ● Monitor station inventory levels ● Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications ● Prior experience in food service, preferably in senior living or healthcare, is required. ● Ability to work with minimal supervision ● Must have appropriate food handler’s permit ● Experience in management and effective leadership ● Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills ● Must enjoy working with seniors ● Must pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiries Physical Demands and Work Environment ● Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, crouch, grasp, handle, kneel, pull, push, stoop, squat, twist and transfer ● Frequently required to lift 50 pounds