Community Kitchen Cook — Safe Prep, Diets & Quality

Phoenix Senior Living; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Senior Living is seeking a skilled Cook to join our food service team in Fayetteville. The Cook reports to the Food and Beverage Director and handles all food preparation to meet quality and service standards in our community.

Open availability is required to support breakfast, lunch and dinner service. The position emphasizes sanitation, temperature control, and adherence to approved recipes for diverse dietary needs in a friendly, resident-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/ GED required.
• SERV Safe certificate (food services sanitation certificate) or able to participate in training to become SERV Safe Certified.
• Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Summary of general responsibilities include the preparation and serving of meals, sanitation of food service areas, accurate record keeping, receiving, rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance.
• Adheres to posted menus and prepares food items using approved Phoenix standardized recipes in a timely manner.
• Adheres to production sheets and instructions.
• Prepares all special dietary needs as directed.
• Prepares texture modified food as directed.
• Organizes work to meet production and service requirements.
• Monitors all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste and quality are upheld at all times.
• Taste and prepares food to determine quality or necessary adjustment.
• Maintains sanitary conditions to ensure safety and compliance with regulations; responsible for cleaning work areas.
• Follow all local, state and federal policies regarding food handling.
• Maintains standards of cleanliness, hygiene and health standards.
• Operates dish machine(s) according to Food Safety Standards.
• Operates dishwashing to properly wash and sanitize all dishes and china, silverware, glassware, utensils and cookware, in necessary

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation & safety

Record keeping

Menu adherence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

SERV Safe certification

Culinary apprenticeship or training

Job description

Phoenix Senior Living is seeking a skilled Cook to join our food service team in Fayetteville. The Cook reports to the Food and Beverage Director and handles all food preparation to meet quality and service standards in our community.

Open availability is required to support breakfast, lunch and dinner service. The position emphasizes sanitation, temperature control, and adherence to approved recipes for diverse dietary needs in a friendly, resident-focused environment.