Cook

JBD GRACE ROCHESTER HILLS LLC; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

JBD Grace Rochester Hills LLC is seeking a cook to assist with menu prep, inventory control, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen. You will prepare appetizing meals while following dietary guidelines for residents.

The role emphasizes teamwork with culinary staff, adherence to safety and infection-control standards, and regular weekend shifts to support community residents.

Qualifications

• Read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Certification in food preparation training preferred.
• Knowledge of state food handling regulations.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu preparation and identify supplies for the week.
• Assist in receiving, rotation and storage of products.
• Prepare menus and cook foods per nutritional guidelines and diets.
• Support residents’ independence with eating using adaptive equipment.
• Coordinate food services for community events as needed.
• Report malfunctioning kitchen equipment to Executive Chef.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of food per infection control standards.
• Work weekends and maintain a safe environment for residents.

Skills

English proficiency

Food preparation cert

Food handling regulations

OSHA safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The cook assists with preparing menus, inventory control, and maintains a clean or organized safe kitchen environment. This position is responsible for preparing the food in an appetizing and appealing manner.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Identify and report food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus


• Assist in the receiving, rotation and storage of products


• Prepare menus and cook food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, an residents’ individual prescribed diets and food preference


• Assist in fostering residents’ independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed


• Prepare food and coordinate food services for special community events when requested


• Notify Executive Chef of any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances


• Ensure proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards


• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens


• Attends required community meetings


• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular predictable basis


• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents


• Must be able to work weekends

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to read, write, speak and understand the English language, and able to communicate effectively.


• Certified in food preparation training preferred


• Knowledge of state food handling and kitchen regulations


• Knowledge of OSHA standards and fire and safety procedures

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a high school education

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in cooking for large groups a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Sit up to eight hours of the work day


• Stand/walk up to two hours a day


• Frequent support up to 30 pounds


• Frequent lift/carry up to 50 pounds


• Frequent kneel, bend and reach


• Secure proper assistance for transferring and lifting of residents as needed


• Subject to infectious disease, substances, odors, etc. throughout the work day