Cook

Senior living; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fun-loving and employee-centric community where your culinary skills can shine! As part of a leading senior living organization, you will help manage food services, ensuring a warm and welcoming environment for residents. This role offers opportunities for career growth and development while providing rewarding interactions with residents. Enjoy a supportive team atmosphere, generous benefits, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of others. If you are passionate about food and service, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

$1000 sign-on bonus

Generous PTO Plan

Career Development

Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401K Retirement Plan

Employee Appreciation events

Work for referral bonuses

Access to earned wages prior to payday

Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace

Earn up to 1% wage increase every Quarter

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of batch cooking experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing food services operations including ordering and cleanliness.
• Prepare food in a nutritional and appetizing manner for residents.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary arts training

Equivalent experience in culinary arts

Job description

Perks and Benefits:

Early Shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

• $1000 sign-on bonus
• Enjoy cooking without the downside of restaurant work:
  • No unexpected rushes.
    
  • No Seasonal layoffs or hours reductions.
  • Every other weekend off.
  • Rewarding interactions with your customers.
  • Warm and welcoming home-like environment.
• Earn up to 1% wage increase every Quarter
• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
• $1000 Retention bonus paid out in increments during your first year to employees in good standing.
• Work for us and earn $1000 for each person you refer and is hired.
• Check out our new higher wage range DOE!
• Shifts may vary but our normal schedule is rarely earlier than 6:00 am or later than 6:30 PM.
• Access to earned wages prior to payday.
• Generous PTO Plan.
• Career Development.
• An employee engaged Scheduling system.
• Employee Appreciation events; Attendance Programs.
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits.
• 401K Retirement Plan.

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

*Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status.

*1-2 years of batch cooking experience strongly preferred.

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 and 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.

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 5th Year in a row. Create your healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer.

Have we sparked your interest yet? Apply online and join our wonderful team. Questions about the application process? Come visit us and our staff will be happy to assist you!

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.