Cook

Senior living; Bellefonte (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter

401K Retirement Plan with matching contribution

Length of Service Bonus Program up to $5,000

Employee Referral Bonus up to $1,000

Access to earned wages prior to payday

Generous PTO Plan

Engaged scheduling system

Discount Marketplace

Walking rewards for healthy habits

Job summary

A senior care facility in Bellefonte, Delaware is seeking a part-time culinary staff member for the evening shift. The role focuses on assisting the Food Services Director with managing operations, including food preparation and cleanliness, while ensuring compliance with health regulations. Preferred qualifications include culinary training and effective communication skills. This position offers a supportive team environment and various employee benefits such as a 401K plan and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Culinary arts training or equivalent experience in the culinary arts preferred.
• Ability to relate positively to residents and families.
• Capability to maintain regular, reliable attendance.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular, reliable attendance.
• Must meet all state health requirements; obtain Food Handlers Permit (as required by state regulations).
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Food Services Director in managing food services operations.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented attractively.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations regarding residents’ rights.

Skills

Culinary arts skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Health regulations compliance

Food safety

Education

Culinary arts training or equivalent experience

Job description

Employment Status: Part-Time Shift: 2nd Shift

Currently hiring for part time position- Evenings

*Perks and Benefits*

• Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter
• 401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution
• Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000
• Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
• Walking Spree rewards for healthy habits

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

*Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Purpose:

Under the direction of the Food Services Director, help to manage the operation of the Food Services Department. Including food ordering and accountability, preparation, food delivery and cleanliness in accordance with appropriate health department regulations. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for the residents.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Culinary arts training or equivalent experience in the culinary arts preferred.
• Must be able to relate positively to residents and families, and to work cooperatively with other employees and vendors.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with Residents, families, staff, community officials, referral sources and the general public.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular, reliable attendance.
• Must meet all state health requirements.
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit (as required by state regulations).
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential Functions:

• Help Food Services Director schedule staff. Assist in orienting new staff. Ensure equipment is maintained and work areas are clean, safe and orderly. Strictly adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food-borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fire, safety and sanitation, promptly addressing any transgression.
• Ensure food is prepared in a nutritional, appetizing fashion, and presented in an attractive manner. See that appropriate snacks are available to residents with special dietary needs. Ensure all utensils, dishes, equipment, and work areas are cleaned properly and in a timely manner. Store food properly.
• Attend all required in-service training.
• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights.