Cook

Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1,000

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents in a licensed assisted living and long-term care setting. You will follow planned menus, prepare items for therapeutic diets, and ensure meals are served appealing and in accordance with portion control.

The position emphasizes high-volume cooking, adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and collaboration with the Food Services Director to deliver quality meals daily.

Qualifications

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of food procedures and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Serve food in accordance with portion control.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets as needed.
• Prepare and provide bedtime snacks and substitutions as required.
• Assist in serving meals to residents in a timely manner.
• Follow standardized recipes and accommodate special diet orders.

Skills

Cook large quantities

English language

Independent decisions

Food procedures

Sanitation and safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

Cook

$1,000 Sign On Bonus!

The primary purpose of your position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Food Services Director, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Food Service

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Prepare and provide bedtime snacks.
• Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.
• Assist in serving meals and on a timely basis.
• Make only authorized food substitutions.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalency preferred

Experience

• One (1) year food experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).

Skills and General Requirements

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be able to understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of food procedures.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing food practices.

Positions open in our Assisted Living and Long Term Care. Full time positions include a comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental and vision insurance as well as vacation and sick time.