Cook

Life Care Services; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 24,108 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $500

Full and part-time medical benefits

DailyPay - Access your pay before payday

Referral program

Free meals

Scholarship opportunities

Employee discounts at our Bistro

Use of our beautiful gym and indoor pool

A caring culture that encourages career growth

Fun, warm and professional environment

Job summary

Life Care Services is seeking a Cook at Freedom Village in Holland, Michigan. This position focuses on high-quality culinary preparation and service in a senior living environment. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and preferably a culinary degree, with at least one year of relevant experience.

The role offers part-time weekend availability, a starting rate of $17.50 - $20.00 per hour based on experience, and numerous employee benefits including a sign-on bonus, medical benefits, and access to facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience.
• Ability to adhere to food quality and presentation standards.
• Knowledge in cooking preparation and production.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization.
• Produce and serve compliant menu cycle programs.
• Assist with serving meals and conduct food service evaluations.

Skills

Food quality and sanitation standards

Cooking preparation and production

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree

Job description

When you work at Freedom Village, 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 have a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Freedom Village is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department. Is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times. Please attach a resume or provide previous employment, certifications, skills, or experience that would help you to be successful in this position.

Starting rate: $17.50 - 20.00 based upon experience per hour

Part-time, weekend availability

Benefits of Working for Freedom Village

• Sign-on bonus $500
• Full and part-time medical benefits available
• DailyPay - Access your pay before payday!
• Referral program
• Free meals
• Scholarship opportunities
• Employee discounts at our Bistro
• Use of our beautiful gym and indoor pool
• A caring culture that encourages career growth
• Fun, warm and professional environment

Responsibilities

• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

Qualifications

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

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

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