Overview
Orchards Assisted Living, professionally managed by Ohana Ventures, is a premier senior living community that is seeking an experienced Cook that would work under the Dietary Manager. This position is responsible for the quality of meals served, quality of service delivery during meal service, and for the compliance with special diets offered by the community.
It is understood that the Cook supports the mission and values of Ohana:
Mission
To create and support senior care communities that thrive.
Core Values
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- Collaboration - Working as a team with others to create a positive environment for all those we serve.
- Integrity - Honest and moral conduct even when no one is watching.
- Servanthood - Caring for others and putting their needs before your own.
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Essential Functions
Support the Dietary Manager/Dietary Aide with planning, directing, controlling, communicating, and coaching in the dining service department. This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, strong personnel skills, and positive community relations skills to be successful.
Must be self-motivated and can work independently and make decisions.
Excellent organizational skills; detail oriented.
Pleasant, professional, and personal manner.
Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:
Menu Development following the community Menu Program or approved substitution menu that meets nutritional requirements, as directed by the Dietary Manager. If assisting with food purchasing, then follows buying practices approved by the community. Conforms to policy and procedures for all special diets offered. Responds to resident likes and dislikes maintaining high resident satisfaction.
Preparation and delivery of food
Supervision of the Food Service Staff
Compliance with Sanitation and Dietary Guidelines
Safety Compliance
Team Effectiveness
Perform other duties as assigned or needed
Supervision
Reports to the Dining Room Manager/Dietary Manager
Education & Licensing
Required…….High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience
Required........Minimum on year experience in food service
Preferred…….Minimum three years experience in food service
Working Conditions
Use equipment in the kitchen including stoves, knives, slicers, and other utensils. Verbally able to articulate in person and over the phone.
This position may encounter stressful conditions dealing with residents, employees, and business activities. Also, must be able to work well under pressure, to resolve conflicts, to prioritize tasks, and follow through with ideas. Excellent communication skills. Must be able to work evenings and weekends and maintain a flexible work schedule. Attending business-related training functions.
Physical Requirements
Sitting, walking, bending, data entry, reading, written and verbal communication, and lifting to 50 pounds. Standing for prolonged periods of time while cooking and preparing food.'
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Work Location:
Work Remotely
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work weekends?
- Are you able to work evenings?
Work Location: In person
