Cook (Day Shift)

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and dietary needs for residents across all levels of living.
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are followed
• Create a warm, welcoming dining experience that supports the health and wellbeing of residents
• Other Duties as Assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience (healthcare or senior living a plus, but not required—we’re willing to train the right candidate!)
• A team player who can adapt to different dietary needs and kitchen environments.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Passion for serving older adults with dignity and respect.
• Ability to read and interpret recipes, double/triple for quantity needed.
• Time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Multi-tasking skills; ability to handle prep work, various timelines, recipes, delivery schedules, etc.
• Strong verbal communication skills; ability to speak with appropriate grammar.
• Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach to engaging with all individuals.

Physical & Environmental Considerations

• This job operates indoors in a general kitchen and dining room environment with varying floor surfaces.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is frequently required to routinely sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 30 lbs or less and occasionally more than 40 lbs.
• The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• General hazards related to operation of kitchen equipment as well as exposure to sanitizing and cleaning chemicals and wet floor surfaces which require slip-resistant shoes. Minimal hazards if universal precautions are followed.

Schedule

Day Shift (5:30am-2:00pm), Rotating Weekends Required

Status

Full Time, Hourly