Housekeeper/Cook Part-Time

About the role

Taylor House, A ThriveMore of NC Community is currently seeking a part-time Housekeeper and Cook, to assist in our Assisted Living Community located in Albemarle, NC. This person will be crossed trained and utilized primarily in Housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Clean all bathrooms, including counters, mirrors, sinks, lavatories and fixtures in apartment and common areas
• Vacuum carpeted areas and mop tile floors
• Spot clean walls and windows
• Dust furniture and empty trash cans
• Clean baseboards, pictures, lights and HVAC Vents
• Honor any additional housekeeping request made by the residents during the allotted time
• Assist with picking up trash
• Assist with activity room set-ups, will require movement of furniture
• Report any pertinent information to management directly related to the well-being of the resident
• Perform any additional housekeeping tasks as necessary
• Review menu, assembles food supplies and equipment for daily food production following instructions and assignment by lead cook or supervisor.
• Follows recipe and other production information to complete preparation of assigned menu items.
• Reads menu to determine food requirements and procedures food from storage.
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
• Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Observes and tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to determine that it is cooked according to standard recipe.

Qualifications

• At least one year of housekeeping experience, required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Must be able to speak and understand English in order to communicate with supervisors and residents.
• Prior experience as cook or in food preparation.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and food production records.
• Must be 18 years of age or above.
• Must be able to use the English language to satisfy the communications and record keeping requirements involved in the performance of this job position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must maintain neat, well-groomed appearance adhering to dress code of the facility.
• Must satisfy all established licensing and certification requirements applicable to this job position.
• Must be able to safely perform all essential job functions without harm to self or others with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must comply with facility’s drug testing and substance abuse program and policies.
• Always required to stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Frequently required to perform repetitive motions such as mopping, wiping, or vacuuming.
• Frequently required to bend, stoop, twist, squat, and reach at, above, and below shoulder level.
• Frequently required to lift or carry items up to 10 pounds.
• Frequently required to push/pull housekeeping carts or equipment up to 85 pounds.
• Occasionally required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds.