Cook

Greenbrier Senior Living; Alabama; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay programs

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

A premier senior living retirement community in Alabama is seeking a Cook to assist in menu planning and food preparation. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of food quality and sanitation. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of experience in a food service environment and a culinary degree is preferred. This position offers competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related work experience preferably in restaurant or food service environment.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to perform physical tasks throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning menus.
• Prepare food following planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Maintain proper sanitation and safety in food preparation areas.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Sanitation and safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Culinary degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

3107 Timberlake Road
Vestavia Hills, AL35243

Greenbrier Senior Living

Cook

About the Company:
We are a premier senior living retirement community dedicated to creating a welcoming, warm environment for the residents who call our community home. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive rewards program, and a true team environment. If you are looking for a challenging and highly rewarding career, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do:

• Assist in planning menus.
• Prepare food following planned menus and standardized recipes and in compliance with all applicable food preparation regulations and guidelines. Maintain high standards of quality food production, nutrition, and portion control. Prepare sufficient quantity of food to meet requirements, ensure served at proper temperature, and maintain an attractive appearance and appealing taste.
• Maintain proper sanitation and safety in food preparation areas.
• Assist in cleaning of cooking area and other kitchen equipment and facilities.
• Consult with Supervisor on issues of menu planning, care planning, food preparation, therapeutic diets, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Why You Are Qualified:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• At least 1 year of related work experience required, preferably in restaurant or food service environment.
• On a daily basis, throughout the workday: Must be capable of sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, turning, bending, stooping, crouching and kneeling, reaching over the head, grasping with both hands, and fine manipulation. Must physically be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted.

Why You Should Apply:

• Competitive pay.
• Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and more.
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay programs

Hired candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, valid references, pre-employment drug test, physical and proof of employment eligibility. EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.