Cook

Woodlands Senior Living of Hallowell; Hallowell (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holiday pay

Perfect attendance bonus

Referral bonus

Tuition assistance

Health, dental, vision and supplements

401(k) plan

Job summary

Woodlands Senior Living is seeking a part-time cook to prepare meals and snacks for residents, following cycle menus and dietary needs. You will work with standard kitchen equipment to deliver breakfast, lunch, and dinner while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of institutional cooking experience, are at least 18 years old, and can communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• 1 year of institutional cooking experience is preferred.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must provide proof of immunization/immunity to MMR, Varicella and Influenza
• Strong command of the English language with the ability to follow oral and written instructions with precision

Responsibilities

• Cook meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and snacks for residents according to menu cycles.
• Purchase raw food and supplies from approved vendors within budget guidelines.
• Follow storage, preparation and handling policies to meet safety standards.
• Maintain personal hygiene to prevent foodborne illness.
• Support each resident’s service plan and preferences to enhance life quality.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

English proficiency

Job description

Description

Now Hiring-Part-time Cook

Do you have an interest or background in working in kitchens or serving food? Do you have a soft spot in your heart for helping senior citizens and their families? Do you seek a rewarding career within a supportive workplace? Consider joining our team – we offer the opportunity to improve the lives of others while fulfilling your own career goals. Hiring immediately!

Woodlands Senior Living is the first senior living organization in New England to have earned an accreditation by The Joint Commission! What does this mean for you? You could have the opportunity to work with an organization that has surpassed high-level standards of quality, safety, and experience for the residents, families and staff served.

What you will do as a Cook:

• Using standard commercial and non-commercial kitchen equipment cooks and serves meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and snacks daily for all residents according to facility’s cycle menus for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Purchases raw food and food supplies from approved vendors to meet menu requirements and budgetary guidelines.
• Follows facility policies and procedures for food storage, preparation, and handling to ensure industry and regulatory standards are met.
• Follows facility policies for personal hygiene to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses.
• Provides services in accordance with each resident’s service plan and taking into account the residents’ personal goals, choices and preferences, abilities and strengths in order to enhance the resident’s life experience and reduce the effect of losses.

The benefits to join the team:

• Vacation and holiday pay because you deserve time to relax and recharge
• Perfect attendance bonus to recognize your dedication and commitment
• Referral bonus to show our appreciation for seeking new team members
• Tuition assistance because we believe in the investment of your growth and success
• Health, dental, vision and supplemental benefits to support your health
• 401(k) savings and investment plan to prepare for your future

Requirements

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• 1 year of institutional cooking experience is preferred
• Must provide proof of immunization/immunity to MMR, Varicella and Influenza
• Strong command of the English language with the ability to follow oral and written instructions with precision