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Cook

Madonna Gardens

Cook

Salinas, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB THAT YOU WILL LOVE? DO YOU ENJOY SHARING YOUR CULINARY ABILITIES TO SUPPORT YOUR TEAM AND PROVIDE A DINING EXPERIENCE THAT IS NOT ONLY HEALTHY, BUT CLIENT-FOCUSED AND SERVED WITH A SMILE_? ARE YOU TIRED OF THE LONG HOURS REQUIRED BY THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY AND WANT WORK/LIFE BALANCE? AND MOST OF ALL, DO YOU FIND JOY IN MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF SENIORS? IF SO, THEN MADONNA GARDENS IS LOOKING FOR YOU! _

    Madonna Gardens, a Carefield Living assisted living and memory care community, is seeking an experienced Cook to support our dining program and take it to a new level of resident experience and customer service. Expansive gardens, outdoor dining areas, exquisite activity areas and a great team are waiting for your skills and enthusiasm to bring our dining program to life.  As our cook, you will be a key component in our dining services program, which includes dining room service and room service.  You will also work in collaboration with the Sales and Lifestyle Directors to support special events such as parties, family barbecues and picnics, food demonstrations and our 60th anniversary in September. Your positive energy and willingness to work as part of a team are essential to this position.

     

    JOB DUTIES:

    • Prepare salads, bake desserts, and complete menu meals on time and without the direct supervision of the Culinary Services Director.
    • Read, interpret and follow production sheets.
    • Safely operate all kitchen equipment and dishwashing machine.
    • Clean and sanitize ovens, grill, workspace, and cooking utensils.
    • Support the mission, vision, and culture of the organization through positive communication and leadership.
    • Contribute to Community relationships by demonstrating cooperation and professional conduct with residents, families, fellow associates, physicians, pharmacies and other vendors or persons.
    • Contribute to team effort by being flexible in work assignments; by furnishing support; by taking initiative; and by understanding how this position affects and compliments all other Community positions.
    • Able to maintain work pace appropriate to given workload. Perform activities on schedule while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality within specified tolerance.
    • Prepare salads, bake desserts, and complete menu meals on time and without the direct supervision of the Dining Services Director.
    • Read, interpret and follows production sheets.
    • Safely operate all kitchen equipment and dishwashing machine.
    • Clean and sanitize ovens, grill, workspace, and cooking utensils.
    • Check food orders delivered against invoice.
    • Be available for weekend coverage and on-call situations assigned on a rotating basis.
    • A complete job description will be provided upon request.
    • MUST PASS AN FBI/DOJ BACKGROUND CHECK

     JOB SPECIFICTIONS:

    • This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent certificate and at least two year's experience with food preparation, food purchasing, kitchen safety, sanitation, and menu preparation in a restaurant, health care facility, or institution.
    • Speak, read, and understand the English language.
    • Read and follow instructions, recipe books, menus, and food labels correctly.
    • Demonstrate a positive attitude and the ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly.
    • Demonstrate willingness to help other staff when needed.