Full-Time Cook - Senior Living

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.00 - $20.00
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Work Schedule

Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

Medical Coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
401k plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
flexible spending plan
15 days of PTO annually
6 Paid Holidays Annually
Free Daily Lunch
Paid professional development

Job Description

Tenfold Senior Living is a distinguished senior living community devoted to enriching the lives of its residents by fostering a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment. With a commitment to quality care and excellence, Tenfold Senior Living offers a unique blend of hospitality and healthcare services designed to meet the diverse needs of seniors. The community is known for its collaborative and compassionate approach, cultivating an atmosphere where residents feel valued and understood. They prioritize creating meaningful connections among residents and staff, emphasizing respect, dignity, and personalized care. Tenfold Senior Living employs a team-oriented culture that encourages creativity, resilience, and intentional contribution from all members. Their mission is to provide a vibrant and engaging lifestyle for seniors through thoughtful services and innovative programs, making it a sought-after place to live and work. As a full-time employer, Tenfold Senior Living offers competitive wages, with pay ranging from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour depending on experience.

The role of Cook at Tenfold Senior Living is one of significant impact and responsibility. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about cooking and eager to contribute to a communal environment that values collaboration and relationship-building. As a Cook, you will be entrusted with delivering an excellent culinary experience tailored to the unique preferences and nutritional needs of the senior residents. It requires deep knowledge of each resident’s tastes and dietary requirements to ensure that every meal serves as more than just nourishment but also as a comforting, engaging element of their day. Your responsibilities will span preparing diverse and interesting dishes that evoke traditional flavors and personal memories, meticulously maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and adhering to all food safety and regulatory standards. You will work closely with the culinary team to execute menu plans set by the Culinary Director, ensuring that all food is prepared following established recipes and quality standards. Additionally, the role involves routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations, ingredient preparation, labeling, and measuring to facilitate efficient meal production. The position offers opportunities for skill development and career growth within a supportive community environment. Working hours are from 11:00 am to 7:30 pm on either Wednesday through Sunday or Friday through Tuesday shifts, promoting balance and consistency. Tenfold Senior Living also upholds a strict COVID-safe policy requiring all employees and residents to be fully vaccinated or have approved accommodations, reinforcing their commitment to health and safety. Candidates will find an encouraging work culture aligned with core values of curiosity, creativity, resilience, compassion, intentionality, and contribution, making this role not just a job but a meaningful career path.

Job Requirements

  • Culinary and nutritional education, preferred
  • ServSafe food handling certification, preferred
  • 1-3 years of experience being part of a culinary team
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cooking methods and techniques
  • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting and dicing
  • Experience interacting with and deeply relating to seniors
  • Meets all applicable licensing and background requirements
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work Wednesday - Sunday or Friday - Tuesday, 11am - 7:30pm

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary and nutritional education, preferred
  • ServSafe food handling certification, preferred
  • 1-3 years of experience being part of a culinary team
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cooking methods and techniques
  • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting and dicing
  • Experience interacting with and deeply relating to seniors
  • Meets all applicable licensing and background requirements
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Alignment with Tenfold core values: curiosity, creativity, resilience, compassion, intention, and contribution
  • Ability to work Wednesday - Sunday or Friday - Tuesday, 11am - 7:30pm

Job Duties

  • Ensure residents experience an excellent culinary experience with foods that are interesting, surprising, unique, comforting, traditional and reminiscent of their own life experiences
  • Follow standard procedures and best practices to ensure the meticulous cleanliness of the kitchen, servery and three dining venues
  • Follow standard procedures and best practices to maintain regulatory compliance with all applicable agencies on all matters related to food service and safety
  • Collaborate in preparing dishes based on resident orders, or based on agreed menu planning for residents in Harbor, consistent with recipes and standards established by the Culinary Director
  • Perform routine kitchen tasks, following the prep/production list created by management
  • Set up workstations and stock ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes
  • Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
  • Label all ingredients prepared so they can be used in cooking

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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