Cook (10:30AM to 7::00PM)

Springmoor-Life-Care-Retirement-Community-; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental insurance options

Holiday pay

Job summary

Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community in Raleigh is seeking a cook to plan and execute daily meal preparation, following standardized recipes and portioning. You will assemble ingredients, monitor serving periods, and keep the kitchen clean while ensuring timely meals for residents.

The role emphasizes taste testing, seasoning adjustments, and presenting foods attractively for dining rooms and special events, with responsibilities including maintaining food quality and efficiency in a

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation preferred.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and portioning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plans individual cooking schedule so that all foods assigned to prepare will be properly cooked and ready at the appropriate time.
• Assembles items needed for preparation from refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms.
• Follows standardized recipes and portioning procedures to prepare meats, gravies, casseroles, vegetables and desserts that require preparation and/or cooking.
• Tastes all food during preparation to ascertain if foods are seasoned and cooked correctly; makes adjustments to seasoning and cooking time as necessary.
• Merchandises foods to be served in the dining room and at special functions in such a way to make them attractive and easily served in standardized portions.
• Monitors trayline and dining rooms throughout serving periods to ensure that foods are available to replenish when needed without delay.
• Keeps cooking area in kitchen clean and orderly at all times, following outlined cleaning procedures.
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

Job description

At Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community, we believe supporting our employees enables exceptional care for our residents. We provide opportunities to grow, contribute to work that truly matters, and build a rewarding career while serving residents with dignity and excellence.Springmoor is a nationally accredited, not-for-profit retirement community located in Northwest Raleigh. We offer an active, engaging lifestyle for our residents while promoting dignity, security, and peace of mind. Nestled on a beautiful 42-acre wooded campus, Springmoor provides a full continuum of care and a supportive, mission-driven workplace.If you are passionate about positively influencing the lives of residents every day and value excellence, compassion, and teamwork, we invite you to explore a career with Springmoor.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Plans individual cooking schedule so that all foods assigned to prepare will be properly cooked and ready at the appropriate time.Assembles items needed for preparation from refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms.Follows standardized recipes and portioning procedures to prepare meats, gravies, casseroles, vegetables and desserts that require preparation and/or cooking.Tastes all food during preparation to ascertain if foods are seasoned and cooked correctly; makes adjustments to seasoning and cooking time as necessary.Merchandises foods to be served in the dining room and at special functions in such a way to make them attractive and easily served in standardized portions.Monitors trayline and dining rooms throughout serving periods to ensure that foods are available to replenish when needed without delay.Keeps cooking area in kitchen clean and orderly at all times, following outlined cleaning procedures.Performs related tasks as assigned.Benefits & PerksWe offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our full time team members.Health & Insurance BenefitsMedical insurance with two plan optionsDental insurance with two plan optionsVision insuranceA variety of supplemental insurance optionsHoliday PayFull-Time Employees:Employees who work on a company recognized holiday are paid at 2.5 times their regular rate.Employees who do not work on a recognized holiday receive 8 hours of holiday pay, in accordance with company policy.Part-Time Employees:Employees who work on a company recognized holiday are paid at 1.5 times their regular rate.Experience Needed