Cook

Come join our awesome team as a Full-Time Cook at the Homestead at Rochester. We're offering a great work environment and a flexible schedule!
The Homestead of Rochester is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Compensation: $23.00-$25.00 per hour based on experience
Schedule - Monday thru Friday, working 40 hours per week, occasional weekends

Benefit Highlights:
Generous "refer a friend" bonuses
403(b) Retirement Plan;
Career scholarships;
Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)
NetSpend – Get paid early: Tap into 50% of your earnings before payday.

POSITION SUMMARY
Prepares food that meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards of this community. Prepares all
foods to meet quantity and deadline requirements. Able to effectively manage all food production in
the absence of the Executive Chef.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner.
• Determines food and supplies needed and coordinate meal production with serving hours.
• Prepares all special dietary need as directed by the menus.
• Monitors all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste and
quality are upheld at all times.
• Ensures the proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle
and standardized recipes. Tastes and prepares food to determine quality.
• Maintains or exceeds standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
• Assists with orientation and training of new kitchen employees.
• Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Attends all in-services as required.
• Follows all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.
• Assists with proper documentation of temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning
schedules.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements and Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in fine dining preferred

• Competencies:
o Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
o Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
o Ability to respond promptly to resident needs.
o Supports organization's goals and values.
o Balances team and individual responsibilities.
o Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY
• Works primarily indoors.
• Possible exposure to high heat and cold temperatures.
• Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.
• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the SDS Manual.
• Continuous exposure to residents who are ill, confused, irritable and irrational.