Cook

Hillandale Communities; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role involves preparing delicious meals for residents, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and cleanliness, and inspiring kitchen staff alongside the Executive Chef. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food preparation, a passion for culinary arts, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting. With a variety of shifts available, this position offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the dining experience of the community. If you are ready to showcase your culinary skills and creativity, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Flexible Schedule

Education Scholarships

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and service is essential.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and health codes is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents, guests, and staff according to recipes.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and maintenance of equipment.
• Work efficiently under pressure to meet meal service times.

Skills

Hot and cold food preparation

Sanitation standards knowledge

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school education

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

Food processors

Job description

We have an immediate opening for a Cook during a variety of shifts at The Advanced Therapy Center at Chesterwood Village in West Chester, OH.

You'll be prepping meals by weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients, cooking meals, checking ingredients for freshness, and arranging and garnishing the dishes. You'll also be in charge of ensuring that the kitchen and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained.

You'll need thorough experience with hot and cold food preparation. Culinary school education is preferred, and prior experience in a related position is an advantage.

Salary: $13.75 to $16.50 Per Hour

You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Preparing awesome meals for our residents, guests, and staff.
• Weighing, measuring, mixing and prepping ingredients according to standardized recipes.
• Steaming, grilling, boiling, baking or frying meats, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients.
• Checking food and ingredients for freshness.
• Arranging and garnishing dishes.
• Working well under pressure and within the time limit.
• Ensuring that kitchen area, equipment and utensils are cleaned.
• Helping lead and inspire the kitchen staff with the Executive Chef.
• Wowing our residents, guests and staff with amazing dishes.
• Plating food according to outlined clinical and nutritional requirements for each resident.
• Cleaning work areas and equipment during and immediately after meal preparation and serving according to established practice and regulatory inspection requirements.
• Maintaining kitchen temperature and cleaning logs.
• Performing other duties as assigned and which relate to the success of Hillandale Family of Communities and the quality of care and service to the residents, guests, and staff.

You’ll Need To Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience in related food and beverage service and food preparation positions
• Thorough experience with hot and cold food preparation
• Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and health codes
• Ability to use slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to handle work in a fast-paced environment
• Available to work shifts, on public holidays and over weekends

We’re Proud To Offer You:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Flexible Schedule
• Education Scholarships
• Continuing Education Credits

Exceptional Care & Quality Service are the hallmarks of The Advanced Therapy Center's in-house team of talented and experienced licensed therapists, nurses, and caregivers.

The Advanced Therapy Center is an EOE/M/F/D/V and Smoke-Free Workplace.