Cook - 15 Craigside

About the role

The Arcadia Family of Companies is a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing senior living excellence. As a member of our team, you will be part of a remarkable group where every member is valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes in a sanitary manner to ensure quality with minimum waste.
• Reviews food menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared and to identify all foods required for therapeutic diets before preparation.
• Preps, measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes.
• Assists driver with preparation of meals and loading and unloading of items for delivery.
• Portions and arranges food and distributes to waitstaff to be served.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Limits and dates all food items in accordance with food storage chart.
• Receives, checks-in, dates and stocks deliveries in appropriate areas.
• Ensures food products are cooked and served in compliance with State of Hawaii Department of Health sanitation standards.
• Performs the necessary duties for emergency drills and situations such as fire, fire alarms, hurricanes, and other possible emergencies as outlined in the Disaster Response Playbook.
• Interacts with residents/clients and co-workers with patience, understanding and kindness in accordance with the Arcadia Family of Companies mission and core values.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education/Experience: Associate’s Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer Skills: Basic skills and ability to learn as needed.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to the following conditions:
• Air-conditioned office environment
• Indoors without air conditioning
• Outdoors—all types of weather
• Hazardous materials

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to the following conditions:
• Air-conditioned office environment
• Indoors without air conditioning
• Outdoors—all types of weather
• Hazardous materials

Benefits

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents; flexible spending account, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Retail Savings: Generous 403(b) Retirement Plan with 8.5% employer contribution every paycheck based on gross income after completion of one year of employment when you contribute 4% or more.
• Free Employee Meals: More time to relax and let our chefs take care of your meals.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 10-20 vacation days based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays – and yes, your birthday is a paid holiday!
• Sick Leave: After 90 days of employment, you receive 5 days of sick leave and can accrue up to 90 days, ensuring you have the support and flexibility you need when it matters most.
• Professional Development: Education Assistance Program for qualified employees who want to become Certified Nurse Aids (CNAs); Access to a wide array of online training courses through Relias, empowering you to enhance your professional skills; and much more!