Cook (Full-Time) - Deerfield Ridge

About the role

Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living, a community of Navion Senior Living, located in Boone, NC is seeking cooks to assist in the preparation, oversight, and serving of meals. Our cooks are responsible for delivering top notch food service in a high-quality, cutting-edge Community. The successful candidates will employ their culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our resident's satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare palatable foods that are appetizing in appearance
• Knowledge of safety and sanitary requirements
• Able to learn basic tasks and follow written and verbal instructions
• Pleasant, friendly and helpful at all times ensuring proper and timely service
• Well-groomed and able to follow dress requirements

Requirements

• Maintains a current ServSafe certificate (food services sanitation certificate) or able to participate in the food services sanitation training to become ServSafe certified
• High School diploma or GED accepted
• A culinary apprenticeship or training is preferred
• One (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets
• Must be 16 years or older. In NC, must be 18 years or older if operating power-driven machines such as a meat slicer, mixer, etc
• Three years' experience in a healthcare, hospitality or service environment preferred
• Culinary arts experience preferred
• CPR & First-Aid certifications preferred

Qualifications

• Ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for residents without posing a substantial safety or health threat to self or others
• Ability to work well with others and promote a team environment

Skills

• Ability to work some weekends and holidays

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retail Plan (401k)
• PTO for full time positions
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities