Cook

Oaks Senior Living; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 17,908 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Oaks Senior Living located in Charleston, South Carolina is seeking kindhearted and experienced cooks passionate about working with senior adults. This rewarding role involves assisting with meal preparation, serving, and handling food while ensuring compliance with health regulations and fostering a caring environment.

The ideal candidate should have experience in cooking for large groups, a friendly disposition, and must meet health check requirements. Join us in providing an enriching dining experience!

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking for large groups.
• Desire to work with older adults.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Friendly and caring disposition.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Satisfactory criminal history check required.
• Physical exam by a licensed physician required.
• Negative drug screen required.
• Ability to react in an emergency situation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cooking and serving of food according to nutritional guidelines.
• Deliver quality meals, snacks, and special diets as directed.
• Present food in an appetizing manner.
• Foster resident independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment.
• Ensure food is delivered on time.
• Prepare food for special events.
• Notify of any malfunctioning kitchen equipment.
• Wash dishes following cleaning schedule.

Skills

Cooking for large groups

Desire to work with older adults

Ability to read, write and speak English

Friendly and caring disposition

Job description

Oaks Senior Living is currently recruiting kindhearted, experienced cooks who have a passion for working with senior adults. Our culture centers around a Person-Centered Lifestyle with great core values and a dedication to enrich the lives of those we serve. Oaks Senior Living inspires team members to excel, rewards for excellence and creates a work environment where all are trusted and empowered with a sense of ownership. Extremely rewarding opportunity with great potential! Hour wage based on experience.

Position Summary

As a Cook you will assist with preparation, serving, and handling of food in accordance with federal and state regulations and the dietary program implemented by Oaks Senior Living policies and procedures. The Cook will maintain a clean and sanitized dining service area and assist in the receiving, rotation and storage of products.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking for large groups
• Desire to work with older adults
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Must have a friendly and caring disposition
• Must be 18 years of age. Must have a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Must have a physical exam by a licensed physician. Must have a negative drug screen.
• Must be able to react in an emergency situation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with the cooking and serving of food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, local health department regulations, and resident's individual prescribed diet and food preferences.
• Assist with the delivery of quality meals, snacks, and special diets as directed by the Food Service Director.
• Assist with the presentation of food in an appetizing and attractive manner.
• Assist in fostering resident independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment.
• Ensure that food is delivered on time and in a pleasant manner.
• Prepare food and coordinate food service for special events as requested.
• Notify Food Service Director or Lead Cook of any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances.
• Wash dishes following cleaning schedule.