Line Cook

The Line Cook at Cherrywood Village maintains efficient performance in food preparation in the Culinary Department and ensures adequate follow-through of job duties as outlined by the supervisor. Complies with federal, state, and local standards for facility operation. Incorporates the Generations' Mission, Vision, and Values into their daily work and interactions with others.
SCOPE OF JOB TASKS:

• Prepares all food as outlined by the menu and ensures appropriate and appetizing presentation of food items.
• Responsible to address food complaints immediately if possible and offer an alternative as necessary.
• Ensures that residents who are on special diets are offered their dietary options as directed by themselves, their physician, or family members.
• Assists maintenance of supplies and proper storage of supplies.
• Ensure compliance of ALF with federal, state, and local standards.
• Follow shift assignments as given by the supervisor.
• Participate in mandatory staff training & meetings.
• Assist personnel and residents in establishing a home-like atmosphere.
• Assists in ensuring that equipment is used and maintained as designed.
• Submit requests for repair and replacement when necessary.
• All other duties assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATION:
Education:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and follow written and oral instructions in the English language.

Schedule:

• Cherrywood Village is looking for full-time and part-time line cooks.

Work Experience:

• Experience in Food preparation is desirable, but not required.
• Needs to have knowledge of food handling operation and the ability to prepare nutritious food and present it in an appetizing manner that meets all the dietary needs of the residents.
• Experience in commercial kitchen preferable.

Supervision:

• Needs to be self-directed and possess the ability to make decisions. Works closely with Culinary Director and all other culinary staff.

Physical demands:

• Workday - 8 hours
• Stands - often, up to 8 hours
• Sits - occasional
• Walks - often, short distances
• Bends - often
• Stairs - occasional, but not required
• Climbs - seldom
• Kneels - seldom
• Lifts - often, 40lbs. maximum
• Repetitive hand/foot - occasional

Working Conditions:
Works in hot, humid, sometimes dangerous conditions such as fire, chemicals, hot water, knives, etc. Deals with the public, personnel, visitors, family members, and residents under all circumstances.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Generations is a family-first, family-owned, and family-operated business serving senior living communities across California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington since 1943. We are not only dedicated to supporting and increasing the vitality and joy of our residents but our staff as well. We cherish the unique gifts and complementary skills each person brings to our team. A family caring for families, we are simply unlike anywhere you have ever worked. Come find a home with us.
Bringing Generations together in the joy of living and everything it means to be human.