Cook in Assisted Living

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Team First. Accepts assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Director.
• Affords assistance with any duties during a time when the staffing is inadequate.
• Must be able to read, understand and prepare any recipe without direction or confusion.
• Must have the ability to prepare all meats, fish, soups, sauces, vegetables, and desserts and garnishes using an acceptable method; and are also appealing to the eye.
• Must be able to prepare all food (including garnishes) ordered by Prosper Residents.
• Participates in and prepares all of the food for catered functions.
• Helps the director with overall operations of kitchen.
• Participates in the sanitation of all food preparation work surfaces on a clean-as-you-go basis, as needed or assigned.
• Performs other related tasks from time to time as directed by the Dining Service Director.
• Preserved and cared for all prepared and unprepared food so that waste and spoilage of perishables is reduced to a minimum.
• Must have completed or be willing to complete educational requirements imposed by State regulation.
• Maintains a professional demeanor, displays genuine concern for seniors, and demonstrates tact in dealing with others.
• Must have the ability to read, write and communicate well.
• Maintains a positive image/attitude and strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior care a plus, but must have experience in a restaurant setting if not.
• Must have ServSafe certification.