Cook

Commonwealth Senior Living at Bon Air; Bon Air (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living at Bon Air is seeking a cook to prepare and serve meals in accordance with dietary programs and standards. You will ensure food quality, proper presentation, and safe handling while maintaining efficient kitchen operations in a retirement living setting.

Minimum 1 year of cooking experience is required, with preference for retirement home experience. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and e-mail is expected, along with strong teamwork and flexibility for shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience.
• Working experience in retirement home preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong teamwork and flexibility for shifts.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and e-mail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menus and nutritional programs.
• Ensure presentation meets established standards.
• Maintain quality of meals in taste and dietary requirements.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures and report incidents.
• Operate kitchen equipment and manage portions and temperatures.
• Assist with training new employees and cover shifts as needed.
• Maintain inventory levels and assist with ordering supplies.
• Arrive on time and work efficiently at a steady pace.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and customer service.

Skills

Cooking

Sanitation

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Pay Range: $19-$23 per hour

Job Duties

• Ensure all menu items are prepared and served according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Assure that the presentation of all menu items adhere to established standards.
• Prepare meals on menus and based on nutritional programs and individual plans.
• Ensure the quality of meals in regards to taste, presentation and dietary requirements established by the Dining Services Director.
• Ensure quality and safety of food by performing standard and any additional sanitary measures including sweeping of the floors, cleaning of surfaces, as well as proper covering and storage of food items according to standards and procedures.
• Work at efficient and consistent pace.
• Ensure timely preparation of all meals.
• Ensure that each resident receives meals corresponding to their dietary requirements.
• Ensure that the correct quantities are prepared to meet daily needs.
• Utilize kitchen equipment during food preparation.
• Stay productive at all times and prepare for future needs as time allows.
• Demonstrate flexibility and volunteer to fill open shifts as required by variations in staffing.
• Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents to ensure follow-up and prevention.
• Adhere to all regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials and fire safety.
• Assure that all food and other departmental supplies are ordered and received in a timely manner so that adequate inventory levels are maintained to support volume or anticipated volume.
• Assist with the training of new employees.
• Serve food in the proper portion size and at the proper temperature.
• Report any infraction in the food services department policies and procedures.
• Arrive to work at the scheduled time.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience required.
• Working experience in the retirement home industry preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation required.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling required.
• Ability to lift up to 50lb required.
• Effective communication skills.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Highly effective teamwork skills.
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail required.
• Attention to detail in all areas of work.
• Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

Culture Ambassador

Models the core values of the company:

• We Care About People
• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
• We Speak Up! It's Our Responsibility
• We Take Ownership and Add Value
• We are Respectful

Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times.

Create and drive the sales culture.