Cook

Avista Senior Living Management; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employee Assistance Program with free

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Spring Gardens Assisted Living in Lehi, UT is seeking a part-time Cook to join our team. You will oversee food handling and preparation, stock stations, and ensure hygienic workspaces while meeting time and quality standards under the guidance of the Executive Chef.

The role emphasizes teamwork, menu quality, and safe food practices with opportunities for professional growth within the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as a cohesive member of a team.
• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English and understand questions from residents and family members.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and apply practical problem solving skills, when needed.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and maintains a positive attitude, during working hours.
• Professional in appearance and conduct.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to be patient and polite.

Responsibilities

• Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision, and values of the community.
• Checks the menu item ingredients for quality, wholesomeness, and quantity.
• Prepares meals and snacks.
• Utilizes sound food handling practices for the storage and preparation of each menu item.
• Maintains a strict “clean as you go” practice ensuring a clean professional work environment.
• Reports all equipment maintenance concerns to the appropriate staff and follows up when equipment has not been repaired.
• Coordinates the next day’s food production needs including pulling and thawing frozen items in a timely manner.
• Works with the management team to contribute ideas and suggestions for the planning of special theme/holiday occasions.
• Provides top quality food presentation, as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Assists in the completion of the temperature and meal record log and participates in taste testing and temperature recording.
• Consults regularly with the Executive Chef if items are not up to the standards implemented by the Chef.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Skills

Team player

English literacy

Under pressure

Problem solving

Professional appearance

Confidentiality

Patience and courtesy

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Lehi, UT 84043Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $18.00 - $21.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: CooksWe have an opening for a cook, to work with the team at Spring Gardens Assisted Living in Lehi, UT!

Wake up excited about coming to work! The Cook oversees food handling and preparation throughout a kitchen. Stock and maintain all food stations, ensuring hygienic work-spaces. Modify processes for routing and meeting orders according to time and quality standards. Healthcare experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay


• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling for employees


• Career growth opportunities

Essential Functions

• Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision, and values of the community.


• Checks the menu item ingredients for quality, wholesomeness, and quantity.


• Prepares meals and snacks.


• Utilizes sound food handling practices for the storage and preparation of each menu item.


• Maintains a strict “clean as you go” practice ensuring a clean professional work environment.


• Reports all equipment maintenance concerns to the appropriate staff and follows up when equipment has not been repaired.


• Coordinates the next day’s food production needs including pulling and thawing frozen items in a timely manner.


• Works with the management team to contribute ideas and suggestions for the planning of special theme/holiday occasions.


• Provides top quality food presentation, as directed by the Executive Chef.


• Assists in the completion of the temperature and meal record log and participates in taste testing and temperature recording.


• Consults regularly with the Executive Chef if items are not up to the standards implemented by the Chef.


• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

QualificationsKnowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work as a cohesive member of a team.


• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English and understand questions from residents and family members.


• Ability to give and receive directions on work related tasks especially during events such as fires, disasters, and emergency situations.


• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and apply practical problem solving skills, when needed.


• Ability to perform well under pressure and maintains a positive attitude, during working hours.


• Professional in appearance and conduct.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Ability to be patient and polite.