The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality meals that meet resident preferences, nutritional guidelines, and food safety standards. This role ensures efficient kitchen operations, menu execution, and compliance with sanitation and safety requirements. The Cook contributes to Twenty20 Management’s mission to improve the lives of our customers, uphold commitments to staff and residents, and foster a rewarding and enjoyable workplace.
- Previous cooking experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or senior living setting preferred.
- Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality.
- Must meet all regulatory health, training, and background requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES – Included but not limited to:
- Prepare meals according to menus, recipes, and resident preferences.
- Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices are followed.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment in good working order.
- Assist with menu planning and special event meals as requested.
- Monitor food inventory and notify the Culinary Manager of shortages.
- Support compliance with dietary and regulatory requirements.
- Other duties as assigned, including support for other departments.
- Depending on experience and performance standing – may be assigned job lead duties and act as support for peers as needed and may rotate duties with other leads.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE ABILITIES:
The abilities and work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position.
Ability to manage intermittent or high-volume periods of repetitive tasks and sustain extended physical activity, including sitting, standing, walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, pushing, pulling, and other weight-bearing and maneuvering techniques as needed
Ability to work in environments with low or bright lighting, loud noise, strong odors, variable temperatures (hot or cold), and potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and other health-related risks
Efficiently and effectively manage unpredictable schedules, distractions, changes of pace or priorities, on a regular basis
DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES/CLEAN MVR REQUIRED:
- Meet general and specific Key Performance Indicators and associated industry or community metrics as leadership assigns and deems defining of success
- Adjust to changing or evolving metrics accordingly
Employees in this role must follow the directives below, depending on their assigned state licensed community:
Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and licensing requirements for senior living services (independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care).
DISCLAIMER:
This Job Description document is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Twenty 20 Management and associated Senior Living Communities are an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.
