Cook

Leisure Living; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Leisure Living in Ludington, Michigan is seeking dedicated staff to prepare and serve meals while ensuring quality standards in our dining services department. The position requires effective communication skills, a high school diploma, and at least six months of preferred cooking experience.

Successful candidates will assist with meal preparations that consider resident preferences, maintain cleanliness and assist with inventory, all within a team-oriented environment. Join us to promote positive interactions with residents and visitors.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience with cooking and baking from scratch in a commercial setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritionally balanced meals based on pre-planned menus.
• Ensure pleasing plate presentation for all meals.
• Assist with inventory and maintain supplies in kitchenettes.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Customer service skills

Team oriented self-starter

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care

POSITION SUMMARY: Full-Time & Part-Time, 11am-7:30pm

Responsible for preparing and serving planned menu as well as maintaining quality standards in the dining services department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare tasteful, nutritionally balanced meals based on pre-planned menus
• Prepare meals with consideration of resident preferences and food safety standards
• Responsible for ensuring pleasing plate presentation for all meals
• Ensuring resident special diets are offered and prepared, recognizing a resident’s right to choose
• Complete dining room service, including set up, service and clean up with high hospitality standards
• Assist with inventory and maintain supplies in all common area kitchenettes
• Follow the sanitation schedule for kitchen, equipment, and dining room to maintain standard of sanitation and cleanliness
• Participate in preparation for special events
• Promote positive relationships with residents, staff and visitors

Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education and Experience

• High school diploma/GED is required. Six months of experience with cooking and baking from scratch in a commercial setting is preferred.

Other Requirements

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with minimal supervision
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Communicate in a respectful and professional manner with residents, families, co-workers and leadership staff at the community
• Developed organizational skills
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement
• Team oriented self-starter with demonstrated ability to accept direction and work well with supervisor
• Promote teamwork by working with coworkers in a positive and cooperative manner
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand – Frequently
• Walk – Frequently
• Sit – Occasionally
• Reach outward – Frequently
• Reach above shoulder – Occasionally
• Climb – Occasionally
• Squat or Kneel – Occasionally
• Bend – Frequently
• Twist – Frequently
• Lift/Carry/Transfer
  • 10 lbs. or less – Frequently
  • 11-20 lbs. – Frequently
  • 21-50 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 51-100 lbs. – N/A
  • Over 100 lbs. – N/A
• Push/Pull
  • 10 lbs. or less – Frequently
  • 11-20 lbs. – Frequently
  • 21-50 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 51-100 lbs. – N/A
  • Over 100 lbs. – N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer