Dining Cook

Our number one priority is our Residents. We offer an unparalleled quality of life at all levels of retirement. We welcome you to join our team and find your place here as we have many opportunities for your career to grow.
JOB SUMMARY:
Our Community is hiring a Dietary Cook. This role is responsible for the preparation of meals for the regular and special diets as determined by daily/weekly menus for each resident. Understands and is able to follow guidelines for special diets and special menus for events. Responsible for overseeing each meal and directing as needed. Ability to perform all duties in a sanitary manner to provide the highest quality meals daily.
Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid-Time Off with rollover; Paid Personal Days
• Flexible Schedule; Full-time/Part-time available
• Variety of Supplemental Insurances Available
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs

*Some benefits may only be eligible to full-time team members.
SALARY EXPECTATIONS:
* Starting wages are start based on experience.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• ServSafe Certification is preferred

Minimum eligibility requirements:

• At least six (6) months prior experience in a food service department is preferred
• Supervisory experience is desirable
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly while recognizing that the community is the residents' home
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual
• Must be honest, fair, and dependable, and respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the public
• Must meet all health requirements
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must have ServSafe Manager Certification, as applicable

Essential functions:

• Must have strong knowledge of residents' dietary needs and special diets
• Must communicate closely with the nursing department regarding dietary needs
• Prepares food for special events and daily meals as needed
• Works closely with Dietary Manager and Dietary Supervisors
• Strong working knowledge concerning proper food storage procedures, e.g., defrosting frozen food, cooking at required temperatures, and maintenance of food at safe temperatures
• Works cooperatively with other cooks evaluating leftovers and plans for use; labels, dates, and stores leftovers properly
• Monitor the temperature of the freezer and refrigerator
• Keeps work area clean and sanitizes work surfaces, takes out trash as necessary; performs assigned cleaning duties, e.g. dishes, cookware, flatware, and trays using approved procedures
• Follows menus accurately, demonstrating accuracy in weighing, measuring, and portioning food
• Consults menus/recipes for thawing and doing advance preparation when possible; completes and posts menu sheets daily
• Demonstrates the ability to operate electric and steam cooking equipment and dishwashers; cleans equipment, pots, and pans, after use; reports repairs as needed
• Receives deliveries in accordance with purchase orders
• Follows the master menu plan, adjusting for nutritionally equivalent substitutes, leftovers, and emergencies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Assists in the daily cleanup of kitchen
• Any other duties assigned by the Dietary Manager and Dietary Supervisors

Customer service:

• Responsible for ensuring that all employees are providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Perform job duties for residents and team members in a courteous and professional manner
• Taking initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority
• Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents' families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors, and regulators)
• Answer phones appropriately, according to company and community standards

Residents' rights:

• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents' rights

Other:

• Follows & communicates company policies and procedures
• The job description provides a framework for the job; other duties may be assigned as necessary

Working conditions (travel, hours, environment):

• Scheduled hours; possible overtime. May work in other positions temporarily when necessary
• Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., through the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminants
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

Physical/sensory requirement:

• Medium work: the ability to exert 10-35 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents and staff
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the community