Cook

Senior living; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn up to 1% wage increase every Quarter

Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace

Employee Referral Bonus of $1,000

Access to earned wages prior to payday

Generous PTO Plan

Career Development

Length of Service Bonus Program

Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits

401K Retirement Plan

Job summary

A senior living community in Florence, Kentucky is seeking a full-time Cook. The role includes helping to manage food services, preparing and delivering food, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should have culinary training or equivalent experience and effective communication skills. This position offers many employee benefits, including career growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Join a community certified as a Great Place to Work for 7 years.

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary arts preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees.
• Must obtain Food Handlers Permit as required.

Responsibilities

• Help manage food ordering and preparation under the Food Services Director.
• Ensure food is presented attractively and meets nutritional standards.
• Assist in scheduling staff and ensuring cleanliness and safety in work areas.

Skills

Culinary arts training or equivalent experience

Effective communication with residents and families

Ability to maintain regular attendance

Job description

Perks and Benefits*:

Scratch cooking experience required. Full time Cook, 11:00am-7:30pm

• Earn up to 1% wage increase every Quarter
• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
• Employee Referral Bonus of $1,000
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• Career Development
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• Length of Service Bonus Program
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits
• 401K Retirement Plan

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

*Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment

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.

Why You Should Work With Us:

As a Sinceri Senior Living company, we are a fun loving, employee-centric community like no other! Maybe that’s why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work ® for our 7th Year in a row. Create your healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer.

Have we sparked your interest yet? Apply online and join our wonderful team. Questions about the application process? Come visit us and our staff will be happy to assist you!

Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living. Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.