Cook ~ Senior Living Community ~ FT ~ Fountain Hills
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $24.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401k plan
Paid Time Off
HSA options
Employee Assistance Programs
Career development programs
Tuition Reimbursement
free shift meal
Job Description
MorningStar Senior Living is a reputable and compassionate senior living community dedicated to elevating the lives of our treasured residents. Located in Fountain Hills, MorningStar is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and caring environment where seniors receive exceptional care and a high quality of life. The company is deeply rooted in a culture that values servant-leadership, kindness, and respect, fostering a workplace where employees are motivated to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the residents they serve. This senior living community prides itself on its transformative culture, focusing on both resident well-being and employee fulfillment,... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma preferred but at minimum the ability to read and write English
- previous experience in the dietary department of health care facility preferred
- ability to prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities
- awareness of special diets, seasoning requirements, cooking times, temperature controls
- ability to estimate quantities of food required, limit waste, and utilize leftovers while serving attractive, appetizing meals
Job Qualifications
- demonstration of our core values: love, kindness, honesty, goodness, fairness, respect
- high school diploma preferred but at minimum the ability to read and write English
- previous experience in the dietary department of health care facility preferred
- ability to prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities
- awareness of special diets, seasoning requirements, cooking times, temperature controls
- ability to estimate quantities of food required, limit waste, and utilize leftovers while serving attractive, appetizing meals
Job Duties
- handle and prepare food that is palatable, appetizing, and attractive
- comply with meal schedules
- follow standard recipes but make independent decisions in line with current experience
- understand importance of proper food-handling techniques and hazards of improper food handling
- be familiar with seasoning and cooking time required
- be aware of cooking characteristics of various cuts of meats, fish and fowl
- estimate quantities of food required and apportion servings while monitoring portion controlled guidelines for individual residents
- prepare foodstuffs for cooking: peel, wash, trim, and cut vegetables and fruit
- wash, cut, de-bone and trim meat, fish and fowl
- taste, smell, and observe food to ensure conformity with recipes and appearance
- serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for completeness and accuracy
- cook food: bake, roast, stew and steam-cook meats, fish and fowl, basting as necessary to retain flavor
- make gravies, stocks, dressings, sauces and soups
- prepare cold meats, sandwiches, griddle cakes, cooked cereals, and beverages
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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