Cook - PT

About the role

MBK Senior Living is dedicated to enhancing the lives of both residents and team members through the concept of Yoi Shigoto, which emphasizes good, quality work. This commitment is reflected in our mission to build trust, set high standards, and foster the growth of our team members.

Responsibilities

• Arrive to work on time and prepared for your shift.
• Prepare all food items in accordance with planned menus and recipes provided and ensure the meals are appetizing, nutritional, and meet special dietary requests or requirements.
• Ensure all food is served at the correct temperature and charted as such.
• Ensure proper plate presentation.
• Consult with the Director of Dining Services on any menu changes or substitutions.
• Ensure food storage areas are clean and organized at all times.
• Prepare food in accordance with all governmental, sanitary, and dietitian regulations as well as established policies and procedures.
• Report any infractions to the Director of Dining Services immediately.
• Take care of food orders when they arrive in a timely manner.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Ensure all leftovers are properly stored, labeled, and dated.
• Record temperatures of refrigerators, freezers, and dishwashers.
• Responsible for cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.
• May supervise servers and dishwashers.
• Prepare upcoming menu items ensuring they are stocked and pulled as directed by recipes.
• Responsible for safe storage and efficient use of all items within the kitchen’s inventory.
• Promote a positive and friendly team work attitude.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Dining Services, Sous Chef, and/or Executive Director.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Age over 18 years.
• Background clearance as required by government regulations.
• Retain a current Food Handlers permit.
• Minimum of two years’ experience cooking.
• Negative TB test results.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to speak, write, and read English.
• Ability to operate computer, necessary software programs (word, email, excel), scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
• Ability to be professional at all times with other Team Members, residents, family members, and visitors.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to lift/push 50lbs, move intermittently throughout the day and throughout the community, and stand for long periods of time.

Pay

$19 - $20 per hour (DOE)

Schedule

Part Time, Varying Days & Hours

Benefits

• Full-time Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching up to 4%, Childcare and eldercare assistance, Flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

MBK Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected reason. Our company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualifying individuals in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Regulatory Disclosures

MBK Senior Living has pursued the goal of being the senior living provider of choice in each market we serve for more than 30 years. We are proud to have been ranked among the Top 50 "Best Workplaces in Aging Services" by Fortune magazine and certified as a "Great Place to Work" by the Great Place to Work Institute since 2017. Regulatory disclosures include compliance with laws and regulations that impact the company, including but not limited to state licensing regulations, HIPAA, Resident Rights, and other federal and state laws relating to team members' professional licenses.

Other Regulatory Requirements

If employed at one of our senior living communities, team members must continually comply with certain laws and regulations that impact the company, including but not limited to Resident Rights, HIPAA, State licensing regulations, and those laws relating to team members’ professional licenses.

HIPAA Disclosure

All Team Members prior to commencing employment and once employed must not be considered an "Excluded Party" as defined by the Medicare and state Medicaid Programs as well as other federal and state government contract programs. If as an associate you learn you are an Excluded Party, you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately. An Excluded Party is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a Community that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding. In addition, at all times, during your employment, all associates must be in compliance with certain laws and regulations that affect the company, including but not limited to Resident Rights, HIPAA, State licensing regulations, and those laws relating to team members’ professional license.