Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

Employee Assistance Program with free

401K

PTO & Sick leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Spring Gardens Assisted Living in Lindon, UT is seeking a FULL TIME COOK to join the kitchen team. You will prepare meals, check ingredients, and maintain high standards of quality and cleanliness to support resident well-being.

The role requires ability to read and communicate in English, follow directions, and work well under pressure. Competitive pay with benefits and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English for resident communication.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor.
• Ability to work as part of a cohesive kitchen team.
• Ability to stay calm and polite under pressure during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals and snacks for residents according to menu items.
• Checks ingredients for quality, wholesomeness, and quantity.
• Maintains clean as you go practices and a clean work environment.
• Coordinates next day food production with the team and executive chef.
• Reports equipment maintenance concerns to staff and follows up.
• Participates in taste testing and temperature record keeping.
• Supports planning of special theme or holiday occasions.

Skills

Team player

English literacy

Follow directions

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Professional appearance

Confidentiality

Patience and politeness

Education

High School

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Lindon, UT 84042Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $18.00 - $21.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: CooksWe have an opening for a FULL TIME COOK, come apply to work with the team at Spring Gardens Assisted Living in Lindon, UT!

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling for employees
• 401K
• PTO & Sick leave
• 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.