Overview
Join our dynamic assisted living team as a cook and become a vital part of delivering nutritious, delicious meals in a vibrant food service environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply culinary skills, coordinate meal preparation, and ensure food safety standards are met with enthusiasm and precision.
Duties
- Prepare and assemble meals according to menu plans, ensuring quality and presentation standards are maintained
- Accomplish preparation work, cook, portion, and plate meals with and without supervision
- Handle food safely by following proper food handling procedures, sanitation practices, and storage protocols
- Serve meals to residents with friendly, attentive, person-centered service that promotes a positive dining experience
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas by adhering to sanitation standards and cleaning schedules
- Accommodate resident special dietary needs
- Report necessary inventory needs in a timely manner to accommodate needed ingredients without waste
Requirements
- Previous experience cooking for groups is required. Having only restaurant line cook experience does not statisfy this requirement
- Understanding of proper food preparation, recipe reading and adaptation, and cooking in bulk without generating waste
- Ability to handle food safely and hygienically while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization
- Hands-on knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment such as meat slicers, broilers, steam tables, deep fryers, and dishwashers
- Excellent communication skills for serving customers or residents with professionalism and warmth
- Ability to work comfortably within time constraints expected in an assisted living setting
This position is an excellent fit for individuals passionate about culinary arts, dedicated to providing outstanding food service, and eager to contribute positively to a team committed to healthful living. We welcome motivated candidates ready to bring energy and expertise into every meal they prepare!
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Cooking for groups: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- ServSafe Food Handler Certificate (Required)
Work Location: In person
