Cook

Springmoor; California; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Holiday pay

Job summary

Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community is hiring a full-time cook to prepare meals according to standardized recipes and portioning procedures. You will plan cooking schedules, assemble ingredients, and ensure timely service in a dining room and special functions.

The role requires maintaining cleanliness and adjusting seasoning and cooking times as needed. The position offers a full-time schedule from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM with rotating weekends, plus a competitive benefits package designed to

Responsibilities

• Plans individual cooking schedule so that all foods assigned to prepare will be properly cooked and ready at the appropriate time.
• Assembles items needed for preparation from refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms.
• Follows standardized recipes and portioning procedures to prepare meats, gravies, casseroles, vegetables and desserts that require preparation and/or cooking.
• Tastes all food during preparation to ascertain if foods are seasoned and cooked correctly; makes adjustments to seasoning and cooking time as necessary.
• Merchandises foods to be served in the dining room and at special functions in such a way to make them attractive and easily served in standardized portions.
• Monitors trayline and dining rooms throughout serving periods to ensure that foods are available to replenish when needed without delay.
• Keeps cooking area in kitchen clean and orderly at all times, following outlined cleaning procedures.
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

Education

High School diploma

Job description

# CookHot JobEducation LevelHigh School## DescriptionAt Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community, we believe supporting our employees enables exceptional care for our residents. We provide opportunities to grow, contribute to work that truly matters, and build a rewarding career while serving residents with dignity and excellence.Springmoor is a nationally accredited, not-for-profit retirement community located in Northwest Raleigh. We offer an active, engaging lifestyle for our residents while promoting dignity, security, and peace of mind. Nestled on a beautiful 42-acre wooded campus, Springmoor provides a full continuum of care and a supportive, mission-driven workplace.If you are passionate about positively influencing the lives of residents every day and value excellence, compassion, and teamwork, we invite you to explore a career with Springmoor.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES:*** Plans individual cooking schedule so that all foods assigned to prepare will be properly cooked and ready at the appropriate time.* Assembles items needed for preparation from refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms.* Follows standardized recipes and portioning procedures to prepare meats, gravies, casseroles, vegetables and desserts that require preparation and/or cooking.* Tastes all food during preparation to ascertain if foods are seasoned and cooked correctly; makes adjustments to seasoning and cooking time as necessary.* Merchandises foods to be served in the dining room and at special functions in such a way to make them attractive and easily served in standardized portions.* Monitors trayline and dining rooms throughout serving periods to ensure that foods are available to replenish when needed without delay.* Keeps cooking area in kitchen clean and orderly at all times, following outlined cleaning procedures.* Performs related tasks as assigned.**Benefits & Perks**We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our full time team members.**Health & Insurance Benefits*** Medical insurance with two plan options* Dental insurance with two plan options* Vision insurance* A variety of supplemental insurance options**Holiday Pay*** **Full-Time Employees:**Employees who work on a company recognized holiday are paid at 2.5 times their regular rate.Employees who do not work on a recognized holiday receive 8 hours of holiday pay, in accordance with company policy.Full Time position 6:00AM to 2:30PM with rotating weekends## QualificationsExperience Needed