Cook

We are hiring a Dining Cook. This role is responsible for assisting with the preparation of meals for the regular and special diets as determined by daily/weekly menus for each resident. Ability to perform all duties in a sanitary manner to provide the highest quality meals daily. All other responsibilities as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Minimum eligibility requirements:

• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly while recognizing that the community is the residents’ home.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
• Must be honest, fair, and dependable, and respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the public.
• Must meet all health requirements.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have ServSafe Manager Certification, as applicable.

Essential functions:

• Works closely with Dietary Manager and Dietary Supervisors.
• Works cooperatively with other cooks evaluating leftovers and plans for use; labels, dates, and stores leftovers properly.
• Assists in the daily cleanup of kitchen.
• Any other duties assigned by the Dietary Manager and Dietary Supervisors

Customer service:

• Responsible for ensuring that all employees are providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform job duties for residents and team members in a courteous and professional manner.
• Taking initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority.
• Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents’ families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors, and regulators).

Residents’ rights:

• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights.
• The job description provides a framework for the job; other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Physical/sensory requirement:

• Medium work: the ability to exert 10-35 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents and staff.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the community.