Cook

Senior Living Management; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors through exceptional culinary services. As a Cook at this vibrant community, you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality meals while ensuring a clean and welcoming environment. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to engage with residents and contribute to their well-being. With a focus on hospitality and teamwork, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values your skills and passion for cooking. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of seniors, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year cooking experience in a restaurant or senior living.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and operational organization in the kitchen.
• Produce and serve meals according to nutritional standards.
• Evaluate food service quality and improve operations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Standards

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Degree

Job description

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When you work at Freedom Village at Brandywine, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Freedom Village at Brandywine is recruiting for a hospitality-focused Cook to join our team! We are looking for someone with availability to work 40 hours per week, typically between 11 AM and 8 PM - no late nights! Working every other weekend is required. The pay rate starts at $18-20 per hour. This position is responsible for full-scope, hands-on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department. The role involves maintaining a high level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.

Daily Responsibilities of a Cook

• Exemplify community standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization at all times.
• Adhere to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards consistently.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs compliant with nutritional/dietary criteria as required by local regulations, and correctly prepare diets per Policy and Procedure.
• Exhibit standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency in cooking.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; conduct evaluations to improve operations and procedures.
• Represent the community warmly, creating a positive marketing environment.
• Support a culture where business decisions and employee engagement drive revenue and occupancy.

Qualifications Needed

• High school diploma
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

Many roles in the community may require disclosure of vaccination status, including MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu, and COVID-19 vaccines. All employees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or apply for and receive an approved exemption as a condition of employment.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate senior care professional passionate about hospitality and senior engagement, please apply. We'd love to get to know you!