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Maplewood Senior Living

Cook - Part Time Sunday, Monday 6am-2pm

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.50 - $19.25
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Competitive wages
Flexible Shifts
growth opportunities
bonus and incentive programs
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Match
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Voluntary Aflac insurance

Job Description

Maplewood Senior Living is a distinguished senior living provider that offers a unique combination of luxury, comfort, and compassionate care for older adults. Located in Newtown, CT, this establishment is dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents by providing a home-like environment where they can enjoy "the good life" safely and with dignity. Maplewood Senior Living prides itself on its state-of-the-art facilities and forward-thinking approach to senior care. The organization fosters a culture of respect, empathy, and community, making it a preferred choice for seniors and their families seeking premium living arrangements. Employees at Maplewood are highly valued for... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Serve Safe certification
  • Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelines
  • Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings
  • Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs
  • Ability to read write and speak English

Job Qualifications

  • Serve Safe certification
  • Working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation
  • Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelines
  • Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings
  • Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills
  • Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs
  • Ability to read write and speak English

Job Duties

  • Assists or prepares food items and serves food to residents within scheduled time frame
  • Cleans and maintains food service areas including kitchen and dining room
  • Assists Culinary Services Director in maintaining inventory control
  • Supervises servers in the absence of the Culinary Service Director
  • Maintains clean neat and safe work environment
  • Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including ovens slicers mixers steam tables steamers toasters coffee pots refrigerators and freezers
  • Assures that resident's diets are being followed
  • Assures employees and resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis
  • Reports to Culinary Service Director any loss breakage or waste of supplies and equipment
  • Observes and communicates to Culinary Service Director problems or potential problems in the dietary department
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision
  • Ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product
  • Ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving
  • Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress
  • Ability to recognized needs and help others without prompting
  • Ability to relate well with other employees and residents of the facility
  • Is neat clean and works safely
  • Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness
  • Respects resident's rights and adheres to community policy on resident care
  • Performs all other duties assigned by any member of management

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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