Cook

About the Role

When you work at Regency Oaks you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. This position is responsible for full-scope, hands-on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department and maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization.
• Adhere to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as mandated by local regulations and correctly prepare diets per Policy and Procedure.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations/procedures to promote improved food service.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, creating a positive marketing environment.
• Support creating a culture where business decisions drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience
• Background screening through AHCA

Hospitality Focus

The Community fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

• Greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
• Treat everyone with courteous respect.
• Strive to anticipate resident, employee, and guest needs and act accordingly.
• Listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• Hold ourselves and one another accountable.
• Embrace and value our differences.
• Make residents, employees, and guests feel important.
• Ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
• Maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• Pay attention to details.

Schedule

• Mon-Sat: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
• Sun: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm OR 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Pay

Starting at $16 per hour

Benefits

• Scholarships and Educational Assistance Programs
• Extraordinary Reward Program
• Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability)
• Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan