Cook

About the role

This opportunity will allow you to positively impact the quality of life for over 700 seniors and their families.

Responsibilities

• Engage with seniors, individually and in groups, with different physical and cognitive ability levels
• Implement the food and beverage program for our residents
• Work with the chef to learn new things in a positive environment
• Adapt/respond quickly to the needs and preferences of our residents

Requirements

• Confidence to engage with seniors, individually and in groups, with different physical and cognitive ability levels
• Culinary skills that demonstrate innovation, creativity, and thoughtfulness
• Solid safety awareness in work habits and the ability to promote a safe work environment in the kitchen
• Awareness of food safety, infection control, and cleanliness standards
• Skilled in varied cooking techniques and the desire to teach and train others these skills
• Team player with ability to develop strong working relationships along with customer service focus
• An understanding or the willingness to gain an understanding of the various forms of dementia and how to help residents with dementia still live with purpose

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age
• A combination of education and experience in the culinary arts
• Current negative TB test
• Knowledgeable in, or can quickly learn, various regulatory standards for the kitchen
• Willingness to learn how to work in a healthcare/assisted living environment
• Ability to pass criminal record/background check
• Good time management skills
• Must be able to work well independently with little oversight

Skills

• Confidence to engage with seniors, individually and in groups, with different physical and cognitive ability levels
• Culinary skills that demonstrate innovation, creativity, and thoughtfulness
• Solid safety awareness in work habits and the ability to promote a safe work environment in the kitchen
• Awareness of food safety, infection control, and cleanliness standards
• Skilled in varied cooking techniques and the desire to teach and train others these skills
• Team player with ability to develop strong working relationships along with customer service focus
• An understanding or the willingness to gain an understanding of the various forms of dementia and how to help residents with dementia still live with purpose

Benefits

• A good benefits package
• The ability to be heard, have their opinions count and the opportunity to innovate

Pay

• The starting hourly wage range for this position is $19.00 to $23.00 per hour

Schedule

• This position is fulltime