The Opportunity
The Cook position is part of the Culinary Team responsible for providing delicious and nutritious meals for our residents, guests, and team members.
What You’ll Do
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
* Prepare meals for residents and their guests in a timely and consistent manner.
* Cook and assemble meals according to established recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.
* Collaborate with culinary staff, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals to accommodate special dietary needs, allergies and food intolerances of residents.
* Order and inventory food and supplies, monitoring stock levels and rotation to minimize waste.
* Assist with menu development, recipe tasting, and special event planning.
* Ensure work environment and stations are clean and sanitized.
* Inspect food products and supplies as needed.
* Determine food and supply needs based on menu and dietary needs.
* Communicate changes or shortages quickly and effectively.
* Comply with outlined safety regulations, procedures, and 5-Star policies.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Responsibilities include customer service, inventory, food safety and communication.
What You’ll Bring
POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
* High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
* Must be at least 18 years of age.
* Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
* Demonstrates effective time management skills.
* Experience and/or knowledge of special diets, meal preparation for large groups and safe food handling techniques are required.
* Ability to read and understand recipes, work in a team environment, work flexible shifts, handle multiple tasks at one time and communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing.
* Ability to perform detail work involving math calculations, problem solve, handle emergency situations, read and understand menus.
* Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices.
* Comfortable standing, stopping, squatting, twisting, and moving frequently.
* Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
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