Cook - Full Time

Maplewood Senior Living is a premier, state-of-the-art senior living provider located in West Yarmouth, dedicated to offering a home-like, luxury environment that allows residents to experience the good life in a safe and comfortable setting. The establishment is deeply committed to enhancing the quality of life for seniors, ensuring that every employee plays a vital role in touching the lives of those they serve. This caring and passionate team environment makes working at Maplewood more than just a job - it is an opportunity to be part of something bigger and make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors each day. As a recognized leader in senior care, Maplewood Senior Living combines forward-thinking practices with a supportive atmosphere for both residents and staff.

The role of Cook at Maplewood Senior Living is crucial to maintaining the high-quality dietary services that residents rely on. This full-time position offers a salary starting at $22 an hour and involves preparing and servicing meals for the dietary department in adherence to strict dietary standards, policies, and procedures. The cook is responsible for ensuring that all meals are prepared safely and appetizingly following the philosophy and values of Maplewood Senior Living. The job encompasses a wide range of culinary duties from food preparation to supervising serving staff in the absence of the Culinary Services Director. The cook works diligently to maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment, demonstrating knowledge and skill in utilizing kitchen equipment such as ovens, mixers, steam tables, and refrigerators.

In addition to food preparation, the cook is tasked with overseeing inventory control alongside the Culinary Services Director, ensuring that resident dietary requirements are strictly followed. Attention to detail is essential, as the cook must account for meals served to residents, employees, and guests, while promptly reporting any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies or equipment. This position demands the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while delivering superior quality food in large quantities. Strong communication skills and leadership abilities are required to guide and instruct other kitchen staff effectively. The cook must maintain professionalism under pressure and show a keen awareness of the needs of both coworkers and residents, always respecting their rights and adhering to community policies regarding resident care. Working at Maplewood Senior Living means being part of a team that values neatness, safety, and the highest kitchen cleanliness standards, all of which contribute to the overall exceptional living experience of its senior residents.