Cook

Cook

The Cook position is part of the Culinary Team responsible for providing delicious and nutritious meals for our residents, guests, and team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.