Cook

The Aspenwood Company has an opportunity for full-time Cook at our Village on the Park Denton location an senior living community.

Pay Rate: $21/hr. 

6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Must be available weekends and holidays.

The Cook prepares, produces, heats, cooks, bakes and serves a variety of foods from fresh, canned, dry, or frozen states according to recipes. Assists in other related tasks in a designated food service production and/or service area. Must desire to work with seniors and have a tolerance for behaviors associated with dementia and other aging processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares or assists in preparation of complete meals - preparing and cooking soups, meats, gravies, vegetables, desserts, salads, baked goods, etc.
• Complies with all special dietary needs or restrictions of residents.
• Monitor all food items for compliance with guidelines for temperature, taste and quality. Tastes food to determine quality.
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers.
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn
• Tastes food to determine quality and palatability.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen; ensuring all equipment is cleaned, working properly and turned off before closing.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Check quality of ingredients.
• Monitor stock and, upon approval of direct supervisor, place orders when there are shortages.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines including governmental and company policies for food handling and proper documentation of compliance.
• Assists with orientation and training of new kitchen staff
• Maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• Attend all inservices as required.
• Member of the community’s emergency response team.
• Maintains a professional appearance and good personal hygiene per company policies.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED, training from a culinary school will be an asset.
• Must be or become within 60 days an accredited food handler per State guidelines.
• Six months to one year proven experience as cook
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent physical condition and stamina

EOE/M/F/D/V