Compassionate Cook - Senior Living Kitchen & Hospitality

LCS (Life Care Services); Commerce Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Avalon of Commerce Township is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our team. This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department and for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.

Responsibilities include adhering to cleanliness, quality and presentation standards, preparing menus that meet nutritional criteria, and supporting meal service and ware washing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

Job description

The Avalon of Commerce Township is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our team. This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department and for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.

Responsibilities include adhering to cleanliness, quality and presentation standards, preparing menus that meet nutritional criteria, and supporting meal service and ware washing.