Cook

Location: Heartis Mid Cities, an Independent and Assisted Living with Memory Care senior community

Pay Rate: $19/hr.

Full-Time

Availability: Must be available weekends and holidays

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals, including soups, meats, gravies, vegetables, desserts, salads, and baked goods, from fresh, canned, dry, or frozen states according to recipes.


• Adhere to residents' special dietary needs and restrictions.


• Monitor all food items for temperature, taste, and quality; taste food to ensure top-notch quality.


• Use various utensils and grillers to cook food, stirring or turning as needed.


• Dress dishes for a great presentation before serving.


• Keep the kitchen sanitized and orderly, ensuring all equipment is cleaned, working properly, and turned off before closing.


• Store all food and items properly to maintain freshness and safety.


• Check and ensure the quality of ingredients.


• Monitor stock levels and place orders for shortages with supervisor's approval.


• Follow nutrition and sanitation guidelines, including governmental and company policies, and ensure proper documentation.


• Assist in training and orienting new kitchen staff.


• Maintain high standards of appearance, cleanliness, and personal hygiene.


• Attend all required in-service training sessions.


• Be an active member of the community’s emergency response team.


• Maintain a professional appearance and good personal hygiene as per company policies.


• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED (culinary school training is a plus).


• Accredited food handler certification within 60 days, as per State guidelines.


• 6 months to 1 year of proven experience as a cook.


• Experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.


• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).


• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.


• Team player with effective oral and written communication skills.


• Excellent physical condition and stamina.

EOE/M/F/D/V