Cook

Sinceri Senior Living; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan

Length of Service Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Under the direction of the Food Services Director, assist in managing the Food Services Department, including ordering, preparation, delivery, and sanitation in compliance with health regulations. Help maintain a positive environment for residents.

Responsibilities include scheduling staff, ensuring nutrition and appetizing presentation, and upholding safety and infection-control procedures while serving residents and families with compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Culinary arts training or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must relate positively to residents and families and work cooperatively with others.
• Must communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and the public.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Must meet all state health requirements.
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by state regulations.
• Must perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Help Food Services Director schedule staff and orient new staff.
• Ensure food is prepared in a nutritional, appetizing fashion and presented well.
• Ensure utensils, dishes, equipment and work areas are cleaned and stored properly.
• Attend required in-service training.
• Ensure compliance with residents' rights regulations.

Skills

Communication with residents

Teamwork

Education

Culinary arts training or equivalent experience

Job description

Why You Should Work With Us:

As a Sinceri Senior Living company, we are a fun loving, employee-centric community like no other! Maybe that’s why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work ® for our 7th Year in a row. Create your healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer.

Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living. Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.

Perks and Benefits*

• Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter
• 401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution
• Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000
• Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• Career Development
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits
• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
• Walking Spree rewards for healthy habits

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

*Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Purpose:

Under the direction of the Food Services Director, help to manage the operation of the Food Services Department. Including food ordering and accountability, preparation, food delivery and cleanliness in accordance with appropriate health department regulations. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for the residents.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Culinary arts training or equivalent experience in the culinary arts preferred.
• Must be able to relate positively to residents and families, and to work cooperatively with other employees and vendors.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with Residents, families, staff, community officials, referral sources and the general public.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular, reliable attendance.
• Must meet all state health requirements.
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit (as required by state regulations).
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential Functions:

• Help Food Services Director schedule staff. Assist in orienting new staff. Ensure equipment is maintained and work areas are clean, safe and orderly. Strictly adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food-borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fire, safety and sanitation, promptly addressing any transgression.
• Ensure food is prepared in a nutritional, appetizing fashion, and presented in an attractive manner. See that appropriate snacks are available to residents with special dietary needs. Ensure all utensils, dishes, equipment, and work areas are cleaned properly and in a timely manner. Store food properly.
• Attend all required in-service training.
• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents' rights.