Southeast Senior Living

Cook

Job Overview

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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.00 - $16.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training and Development
supportive work environment

Job Description

This opportunity is presented by a dedicated community-focused dining service, committed to delivering quality food service within federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks. The establishment values adherence to policies and procedures that safeguard hygiene and nutritional standards ensuring health and satisfaction of its clientele. It operates within a supportive environment where the Dining Service Director oversees the food preparation operations, emphasizing the importance of compliance, teamwork, and high-quality meal production. This dining service is integral in supporting the dietary needs of the community it serves, particularly attuned to the preferences and requirements of the elderly population.

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Job Requirements

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Must read, write, speak and understand English
  • Previous experience or completion of appropriate training program
  • Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds
  • Must be able to squat, reach, and stretch without distress
  • Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing

Job Qualifications

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Must read, write, speak and understand English
  • Previous experience or completion of appropriate training program
  • Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly
  • Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds
  • Must be able to squat, reach, and stretch without distress
  • Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing

Job Duties

  • Prepare and serve meals in accordance with planned menus and established portion control procedures
  • Assist in ensuring proper storage of raw and leftover foods
  • Assist and direct the daily or scheduled cleaning duties
  • Perform all daily tasks in accordance with established standard precautions and sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedures
  • Ensure that the department and all food storage and work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner and that necessary equipment and supplies are properly maintained and arranged
  • Maintain habits of good personal hygiene
  • Promptly report all hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents to the Food Service Director and/or Executive Director
  • Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies and procedures, wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood and body fluids
  • Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established procedures and complete necessary forms and reports to submit to Dining Service Director
  • Review menus prior to preparation of food and inspect all trays to ensure completeness and accuracy of menu and diet preference
  • Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management
  • Attend and participate in orientation, training and in-service educational activities
  • Develop and maintain a good working rapport with personnel to ensure that food service is properly maintained
  • Assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies and equipment and recommend to the Dining Service Director the equipment and supply needs of the department

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location