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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $21.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
403B retirement plan
on-site parking
Job Description
Chatham Place at Mary Wade is a distinguished Assisted Living and Memory Care community dedicated to providing exceptional care and quality of life for seniors. Nestled within the larger Mary Wade campus, this community boasts 84 residential units, including a mix of one-bedroom and studio apartments. Designed specifically to cater to the diverse needs of senior residents, Chatham Place offers a specialized Memory Care section consisting of 20 units tailored to support individuals with cognitive challenges, alongside traditional Assisted Living accommodations. The community emphasizes a holistic lifestyle with amenities such as a bistro, a salon and spa, a fitness center,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in cooking within senior community or healthcare setting
- Ability to read and interpret dietary orders and special diet instructions
- Flexibility to work early mornings and evenings including every other weekend
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Sensitivity to elderly residents' needs and preferences
- Commitment to punctuality and reliable attendance
Job Qualifications
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Previous experience working as a cook in a senior community or hospital
- Knowledge of senior retirement community or healthcare setting
- Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and make sound decisions
- Sensitivity to the needs of the elderly in a healthcare setting
- Demonstrates cooperation and teamwork with peers and other departments
- Engages in positive customer service interaction with residents, families and visitors
- Takes ownership of errors in service delivery and works to correct the problem
- Displays good attendance and punctuality
- Ability to maintain positive communication, work ethics, and teamwork with employees
Job Duties
- Prepares and directs preparation of food served following standardized recipes and special diet orders
- Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours to preserve quality, temperature, and appearance
- Carves and apportions food for serving and assists in serving duties
- Keeps storeroom in order and puts away stock
- Assists with setup for meal service on resident units, including preparing food items, plates, utensils, special and adaptive equipment
- Prepares desserts, special resident requests, and items needed for meal service on units
- Reads breakdown menu, is aware of resident food allergies, measures and prepares food within diet orders
- Understands residents' diets, allergies, and fluid restrictions for service from hot carts
- Flexibly shifts duties between cooking, preparing day and evening shifts
- Assists with diet change documentation
- Posts daily menus
- Meets with residents to review menus and document meal choices
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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