Cook

StoryPoint Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in assisted living is seeking a dedicated part-time dining services team member. In this role, you will prepare and serve nutritious meals while ensuring high standards of quality and hospitality. Your ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with residents and staff will be key to creating a welcoming dining experience. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute positively to the lives of residents while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy making a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required; six months cooking experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritionally balanced meals based on pre-planned menus.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and hospitality in dining services.
• Promote positive relationships with residents and staff.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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Grace Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care

Shift Information: 6am-2pm, Part-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

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

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