Cook

Avista Senior Living; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

EAP

401K

PTO & Sick Leave

Career Growth

Job summary

The Summit, an assisted living community in Mesa, AZ, is seeking a cook to join our team. The ideal candidate has LINE COOK experience and will oversee food handling and preparation, stock all stations, and maintain hygienic workspaces to meet time and quality standards.

Healthcare experience is preferred and the role emphasizes teamwork, reliable execution, and consistent quality. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within our campus.

Qualifications

• Team player with good communication and reliability.
• Previous cooking experience in an assisted living or large facility.
• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English and understand questions from residents.

Responsibilities

• Supports the community's mission and values.
• Checks ingredients for quality and quantity.
• Prepares meals and snacks according to menu and standards.
• Maintains hygienic storage and preparation areas; clean as you go.

Skills

Team player

Assisted living experience

Basic English

Follow directions

Work under pressure

Job description

The Summit has an opening for a cook, come apply to work with the team at our beautiful assisted living community in Mesa, AZ! The ideal candidate will have experience as a LINE COOK. 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
• 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.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work as a cohesive member of a team.
• Previous cooking experience in an assisted living or large facility.
• 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.