Cook Full Time - Rotating Shifts

Job Duties

• Prepares all food items including meats, vegetables, soups, gravies, sauces, therapeutic diet items, eggs, and cereals, following production sheets & standardized recipes.
• Maintains high standards of quality food preparation and portion control in food.
• Sets up serving line(s) in accordance with departmental menus and procedures.
• Maintains proper food storage of all foods by sealing, labeling, and dating items before placing in appropriate refrigerator and/or freezer (date and description).
• Reviews and follows menus and shall make changes only in consultation with the Chef/Sous Chef.
• Maintains proper sanitation and safety in food preparation area.
• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations, inspects foods and meats in storage, maintains sanitary conditions of floors, stoves, worktables, refrigerators, and freezers used in cooking.
• Makes daily inspection of pantries, corrects deficiencies, or communicates to supervisor.
• Aids Chef in menu planning and suggests changes, when necessary, in production or recipe itself.
• Assists Chef with ordering food items for daily production.
• Washes and cleans utensils and equipment utilized in production.
• Reports repair and maintenance needs to Manager.
• Responsible for resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of general kitchen and ingredient offerings to perform entry-level duties in preparation and presentation of menu at community.
• Ability to learn Health Department Regulations related to food storage and preparation.
• Ability to learn Health Department Regulations related to food storage, preparation, and service.
• Strong ability to use and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Good communication skills.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing, pulling, pushing, and carrying.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to taste and smell.
• Exposure to heat and cold.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.

Benefits

• Double Time when working designated holidays
• Holiday Pay — for non-exempt team members
• PTO with a Cash Out option available
• 8 Federal Holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth
• One Paid Personal Day per year
• Free parking available
• 6% Retirement Matching 403(b)
• PayActiv – Cash advance on your paycheck available
• Employee Assistance Program – LifeSolutions EAP
• Full Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options are available for individuals or families
• Zero cost to team members: $50,000 term life insurance policy
• Short-term Disability Insurance available
• Immunizations available
• Tuition Assistance Program available
• Team Member referral bonus available

Company Description

Our mission of Enriching Life’s Journey guides our team in delivering service that focus on autonomy and self-direction, whether that is done in our residents’ apartments, assisted living, or nursing residences. Our values of Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality and Quality form a framework for everything we do. If you possess strong professional skills and a desire to serve others by promoting person centered services in a team environment, we invite you to continue with this job application.

Vaccination Requirement

Employees hired for this position will be required to follow Pinnacle Living’s company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against the annual flu, each subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.