Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $19.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Village of Heather Hills, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a distinguished residential community dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to its residents. Established with a commitment to dignity, respect, and compassion, Heather Hills is part of the larger Tanger Culinary Services organization, which specializes in culinary services designed to enhance the quality of life for senior living communities and healthcare facilities. The Village emphasizes creating a resident-centered environment where every individual’s needs are anticipated and met with the highest standards of professionalism. This focus not only enriches the experience of the residents but also fosters a supportive... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to stand or walk for up to 8 hours per day
- must be able to bend, stoop, and stretch frequently throughout the day
- moderate to heavy physical effort needed infrequently
- manual dexterity for preparing food
- ability to use standard industrial kitchen appliances required
- must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. independently
- may be exposed to extreme temperatures (freezers and stoves-range burners) for short periods of time
- may be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals
- must be able to see, hear, and communicate with others
Job Qualifications
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in English
- communicate effectively
- perform simple arithmetic
- ability to understand measurements and conversions
- a minimum of one year experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, club or similar institution
- ability to plan and organize work
- to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards
- knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance
- some knowledge of nutrition and diet
Job Duties
- Prepares all soups, stocks, sauces
- boils, braises and roasts items as per standardized recipes
- prepares and serves all sauteed, fried, grilled, steamed and baked items as per standardized recipes
- prepares or directs the preparation of all food served, following standard recipes and special diet orders
- plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food is preserved
- determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus and seeing that supplies are obtained from storage areas in adequate time for meal production
- maintains assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition
- maintains acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code
- attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned
- performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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