Compassionate Cook - Senior Living Kitchen

The Highlands; Topsham (ME); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay

Daily pay

401K with discretionary employer match

Short and long-term disability

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

The Highlands is seeking a friendly Cook to provide wholesome, nutritious meals for residents in a supportive, family-like community. You will follow recipes, monitor temperatures, label and store foods, and work closely with Dining Services to ensure quality and cost control.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, at least two years cooking experience in healthcare or hospitality, and a Serv-Safe certification is preferred.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED at a minimum.
• Minimum two years cooking experience preferably within the healthcare or hospitality field.
• Serv-Safe Certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and serve all food items using high quality ingredients and appropriate garnishes.
• Use recipes and correct portion sizes to provide a consistent product while controlling costs.
• Record and monitor food temperatures during storage, preparation, cooking, and serving.
• Label, date, and properly store all foods.
• Monitor and record temperatures of all kitchen refrigerators and freezers daily.
• Control overproduction and waste of all food items.
• Comply with all state and local rules and regulations for a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen.
• Responsible for washing and sanitizing food service equipment.
• Responsible for general cleaning of cook’s area, freezers, refrigerators, and storage areas.
• Follow established safety procedures while operating kitchen equipment.
• Responsible for storage of items received from vendors.
• Check inventory of needed supplies daily to ensure proper stock levels for the preparation of menu items.
• Mop and clean kitchen as needed.
• Removes garbage to dumpster as needed.
• Reports equipment and safety issues to the Food Service Director.
• Work as a team member to maintain a pleasant, effective work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Team player

Food safety awareness

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Serv-Safe Certification preferred

Descripción del empleo

The Highlands is seeking a friendly Cook to provide wholesome, nutritious meals for residents in a supportive, family-like community. You will follow recipes, monitor temperatures, label and store foods, and work closely with Dining Services to ensure quality and cost control.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, at least two years cooking experience in healthcare or hospitality, and a Serv-Safe certification is preferred.