Cook

Deercreekseniorliving; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. seeks a friendly Cook for our Deercreek Senior Living community in Abilene, TX. You will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, follow recipes, and ensure timely, high-quality meals for residents and staff.

This role requires at least one year of cooking experience, Serv-Safe certification (or willingness to obtain), and strong teamwork. You will maintain sanitation, manage stock with the Food Service Director, and help meet resident dining expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of cooking experience, including short order and quantity cooking.
• Serv-Safe certification required, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to residents' dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch or dinner as assigned.
• Read and follow recipes to ensure consistency of the product.
• Order, receive, and rotate stock in conjunction with the Food Service Director.
• Maintain proper sanitation and safety procedures and high-quality food presentation.
• Assist with meeting or exceeding resident dining expectations.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Serv-Safe certification

Short order cooking

Job description

Our senior living community is currently seeking a Cook to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:CelebrationAccountabilityPassion for LearningLove One AnotherIntelligent Risk TakingCustomer Second (Employee First!)OwnershipIf these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.About the OpportunityEnsures efficient, timely, and friendly service to all residents and staff. Maintains proper sanitation and safety procedures and high quality food preparation and presentation. Orders, receives, and rotates stock in conjunction with the Food Service Director. Reads and follows recipes to ensure consistency of the product. Prepares and serves food items for breakfast, lunch or dinner as assigned. Assists with meeting or exceeding resident dining expectations. Is knowledgeable in food preparation techniques and presentation. Other relevant duties may be required or assigned by Supervisor.Critical Success FactorsAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and comprehend the same.Willingness to learn new food preparation techniques and presentation.Knowledge of special dietary needs of residents and the required meal prep techniques.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team. Must display team behaviors.Ability to effectively deal with conflict or customer complaints.Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously.Follows all food safety and equipment safety procedures.Knowledge of and compliance with community quality standards and requirements.Ability to "short order" cook.Must be dependable, punctual, self-motivated, and able to work without constant supervision.Minimum QualificationsMinimum of one year of cooking experience (some short order cooking) and quantity cooking.Must possess Serv-Safe certification, or willing to obtain upon hire.We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.