Full Time Cook-Assisted Living

About the role

The Cook plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to prepare cold food, bakery and salad items.

Platinum Service® is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a flawless, timely and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service® program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals that follow the menus and recipes.
• Food must be taste and temperature palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Inspect special diet trays to ensure that the correct diet is served to the residents.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Prepare cold item foods, bakery and salad items.
• Cook hot foods as directed by Supervisor(s).
• Ensure culinary practices, procedures and food safety are followed.
• Adhere to food service timelines.
• Prepare and serve only authorized food substitutions to residents who refuse daily menu food options.
• Serve meals to residents and guests as needed.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and Food ServSafe regulations.
• Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Assist with food prep for the upcoming meal and day.
• Assist with the inventory and replenishment process for food and supplies.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Store in-coming food and supplies as needed.