Cook

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation in Gorham, ME is seeking a kitchen team member responsible for preparing meals according to daily plans and standard recipes, while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The role involves serving on the food line, addressing resident and guest needs, and upholding a positive, professional demeanor with residents and colleagues. Some experience with therapeutic diets and food handling licenses is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets preferred.
• Clear English communication required.
• Willing to obtain food handling and sanitation licenses.
• Basic computer skills with Excel and Word required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure all food meets safety guidelines and kitchen sanitation standards.
• Respond quickly to resident and guest needs and requests to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors and co-workers.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Independent decision making

Teamwork

Excel

Word

Tools

Food handling license

Sanitation license

Excel

Word

Job description

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for providing high quality meals to the residents, guests and staff.

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for providing high quality meals to the residents, guests and staff.

Job Description

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and SLC standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure that all food meets safety guidelines and that all kitchen areas meet sanitation guidelines.
• Ensure resident and guest satisfaction by responding quickly to needs and requests.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets is preferred.
• You need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• You have and/or are willing to obtain the necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.
• You have basic computer skills. Entry level proficiency with Excel and Word is required.
• You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.