Cook

Beau Ridge; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Beau Ridge in Oxford, Mississippi is seeking a creative part-time cook to join their Dining Team. The role involves preparing food according to established standards and ensuring quality service for residents and guests.

Applicants must be 21+ and preferably have a high school diploma. Ideal candidates will possess patience, enthusiasm, and a commitment to excellence in serving older adults. Beau Ridge offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Good physical and mental health; neat, clean, well-groomed, and responsible.
• Must have upper body strength adequate to lift and move articles over 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food in accordance with federal, state, and local licensing standards.
• Ensures a consistent quality food service program for residents and guests.
• Acts as a resident advocate with a focus on the community's mission.

Skills

Patience

Enthusiasm

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY & BENEFITS

Beau Ridge at Oxford Farms, Oxford’s only independent senior living community, is looking for a creative and talented person to join our Dining Team as a part-time cook! We believe in fostering an environment in which our team members can grow and thrive, and we look for leaders who exemplify our TRUE CARE Core values. We offer a competitive environment where you can make a difference in the lives of older adults.

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with current federal, state, and local licensing standards, to abide by the established policies and procedures of the community. At the direction of the Dietary Manager/Executive Director, ensures that a consistent quality food service program is provided to the community’s residents and guests. Maintains role as resident advocate with a focus on the community’s mission.

Regulatory Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Previous experience or completion of appropriate training program

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly
• Good physical and mental health, neat, clean, well-groomed and responsible
• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds.
• Must be able to squat, reach, and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods of walking and standing

Language Skills

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Physical Demands

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident care.