Culinary Services Cook

Culinary Services Cook

Plans, prepares, and serves attractive, nutritious meals in an organized, timely, and sanitary manner. Assists the Culinary Services Director in maintaining a well-organized and efficient Dining Services department.

• Prepares and serves meals for assigned shifts.
• Maintains standards for dining services to the Residents to include efficient meal service delivery, customer service and cleanliness of the dining room and kitchen.
• Clean after preparation and service; work area, pots and equipment.
• Ensures all leftovers are covered, labeled, dated and stored in the proper place.

About the role

Vintage Gardens is a premier retirement community in St. Joseph, MO, providing quality care to residents in an Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Community. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including competitive wage/salary, health and dental insurance, 401k with company match, and more.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess Food Service Sanitation Certificate as per State/Local requirements.
• High Experience and/or knowledge of volume meal preparation and serving for large groups.
• Some supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand recipes, work in a team environment, work flexible shifts, handle multiple tasks at one time and communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing.