Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $40,104.00 - $56,145.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Training and Development
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Hebrew Senior Life is a respected healthcare organization committed to providing high-quality care and support to seniors and patients. The organization focuses on delivering compassionate, dignified, and personalized care that enhances the quality of life for its residents and patients. As a leading senior care provider, Hebrew Senior Life emphasizes the importance of upholding patient dignity, choice, and respect in all aspects of daily living. The institution maintains a strong mission to foster a supportive environment where patients feel valued, safe, and are offered meaningful interactions every day. It is renowned for its dedication to combining traditional care with innovative healthcare practices, ensuring each patient receives safe and efficient quality services in an empathetic and expert manner.

The role of Cook at Hebrew Senior Life is a crucial position in the Culinary and Nutrition Department. It involves preparing, cooking, and presenting food that meets high standards of quality, productivity, cost controls, and needs forecasts. A successful candidate will demonstrate a thorough commitment to the organization’s philosophy and goals, ensuring that every meal served promotes patient dignity and offers an enjoyable experience. This cook will be responsible for creating nutritious meals in a fast-paced environment, adhering strictly to food safety, sanitation standards, and regulatory compliance that align with local, state, federal, and kosher guidelines where applicable. The position also requires a motivated individual who shows flexibility, good judgment, initiative, and professionalism. This includes maintaining proper food rotation, managing equipment, and collaborating closely with sous chefs and the culinary team to ensure the timely execution of meal services. Scheduled to work primarily from Sunday to Friday with specified hours, this full-time position offers a salary range from $40,104 to $56,145 annually. The role demands physical stamina to handle lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy food items and equipment, standing for extended periods, and adapting to varying kitchen temperatures. Overall, the Cook at Hebrew Senior Life plays an integral role in promoting excellent culinary services that support the health and well-being of its senior community members while fostering a supportive work environment.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Must be able to pull 50 pounds
  • Must be able to push 50 pounds
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time
  • Must be able to walk short distances
  • Frequent bending required
  • Must be able to withstand temperature changes when entering and exiting walk-in refrigerators
  • Ability to read, speak, and understand English
  • Flexible schedule including Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
  • Commitment to the mission and values of Hebrew Senior Life

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma preferred
  • 5 years of cooking experience required
  • ServSafe certification required or obtained within 6 months of role
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and positive attitude
  • Experience in recipe development and kitchen equipment maintenance
  • Familiarity with dietary restrictions and special diet needs

Job Duties

  • Prepares, cooks, and presents food in accordance with quality standards, productivity standards, cost controls, and forecast needs
  • Demonstrates commitment to patient dignity and choice
  • Promotes effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships
  • Engages and trains colleagues
  • Uses knife skills safely
  • Reads, speaks, and understands English to execute food order slips accurately
  • Measures ingredients accurately
  • Demonstrates good judgment and initiative in food preparation
  • Minimizes food waste
  • Ensures proper food rotation, labeling, and dating in refrigerators and freezers
  • Cleans, maintains, and stores kitchen equipment
  • Assists in establishing cooking procedures and recipe development
  • Tastes food to assess quality and palatability
  • Ensures prompt meal service
  • Maintains sanitation compliance according to regulations
  • Oversees food handling, storage, and HACCP procedures
  • Logs food temperatures and reports discrepancies
  • Attends training sessions on nutrition, sanitation, and dietetics
  • Promotes professionalism and maintains positive attitudes
  • Communicates effectively in verbal and written form
  • Complies with safety rules, uniform and hygiene policies
  • Exercises initiative and accepts assignments readily
  • Works towards improving systems and procedures

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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