Senior Living Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

PTO
Holiday pay
Daily Pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Referral bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Heritage Oaks is a dedicated senior living community committed to enhancing the lives of its residents by providing compassionate care and unwavering support in a family-like atmosphere. Recognized for its warm and nurturing environment, Heritage Oaks emphasizes creating exceptional living experiences that contribute positively to the wellbeing of its residents. This establishment believes strongly in fostering a workplace culture where empathy, professionalism, and excellence are the foundation stones for all its services.

As part of the Grace Management, Inc. family, Heritage Oaks is not just a location but a community where career growth and personal fulfillment merge. The company pr... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum two years cooking experience preferably within healthcare or hospitality
  • Serv-Safe certification preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Physical ability to bend, stand, lift, stoop, sit, walk, stretch and lift/carry up to 40 pounds
  • Must be free of communicable disease
  • Completion of drug testing and criminal background check
  • Adherence to company policies and procedures
  • Professional and neat appearance with good personal hygiene
  • Ability to work under all circumstances with courtesy and diplomacy

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum two years cooking experience preferably within the healthcare or hospitality field
  • Serv-Safe certification preferred
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
  • Ability to relate to residents and associates in a courteous and diplomatic manner
  • Professional and neat appearance with adherence to dress code
  • Ability to communicate effectively by speaking, seeing, and hearing
  • Ability to follow safety procedures and work collaboratively

Job Duties

  • Prepare and serve all food items using high quality ingredients and appropriate garnishes
  • Use recipes and correct portion sizes to provide a consistent product while controlling costs
  • Record and monitor food temperatures during storage, preparation, cooking, and serving
  • Label, date, and properly store all foods
  • Monitor and record temperatures of all kitchen refrigerators and freezers daily
  • Control overproduction and waste of all food items
  • Comply with all state and local rules and regulations for a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen
  • Responsible for washing and sanitizing food service equipment
  • Responsible for general cleaning of cook's area, freezers, refrigerators, and storage areas
  • Follow established safety procedures while operating kitchen equipment
  • Responsible for storage of items received from vendors
  • Check inventory of needed supplies daily to ensure proper stock levels for the preparation of menu items
  • Mop and clean kitchen as needed
  • Removes garbage to dumpster as needed
  • Reports equipment and safety issues to the Food Service Director
  • Work as a team member to maintain a pleasant, effective work environment
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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