Cook - Full Time with Benefits

About the role

The Cook prepares and services meals for the dietary department in a safe and methodical manner in compliance with dietary standards, policy, and procedures. This position is part of Maplewood Senior Living, a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider that offers a home-like, luxury environment for its residents.

Responsibilities

• Assists or prepares food items and serves food to residents within scheduled time frames
• Cleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining room
• Assists Culinary Services Director in maintaining inventory control
• Supervises servers in the absence of the Culinary Service Director
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work environment
• Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to: ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers
• Affirms that resident's diets are being followed
• Affirms that employees and resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis
• Reports to Culinary Service Director any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment
• Observes and communicates to Culinary Service Director problems or potential problems in the dietary department
• Works with little or no supervision
• Cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product
• Guides and instructs others in food preparation and food serving
• Maintains a professional demeanor under stress
• Recognizes needs and helps others without prompting
• Relates well with other employees and residents of the facility
• Maintains a neat, clean, and safe work environment
• Respects resident's rights and adheres to community policy on resident care
• Performs all other duties assigned by any member of management

Requirements

Service Safe Certification Required. Has a working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation. Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelines. Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills. Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs. Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Qualifications

Competitive wages, flexible shifts, growth opportunities, bonus & incentive programs, competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.