Cook

Cedarhurst Senior Living; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedarhurst Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Cook for its St. Charles community. This role involves preparing meals, ensuring food safety, and providing excellent service to residents. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and cooking experience, along with a commitment to resident care and teamwork. Join a supportive environment focused on personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a cook preferred.
• Food Manager Certification required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods.
• Maintain safety standards and food temperatures.
• Assist with orientation and training of new kitchen staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mathematical Concepts

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Cedarhurst of St. Charles, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a Cook at our Cedarhurst of St. Charles community. This position requires weekend availability.

As a Cook, you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily! You will provide a top-notch dining experience for our residents and their families.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and standardized recipes.
2. Taste and prepare food to determine quality.
3. Prepare all special dietary needs as directed by the Dining Services Director and/or menus assigned.
4. Determine food and supplies needed and coordinate meal production with serving hours.
5. Assist with proper documentation of temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning schedules.
6. Assist with orientation and training of new kitchen staff.
7. Handle food in a safe and appropriate manner.
8. Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures.
9. Attend all in-services as required.
10. Maintain safety standards as outlined by Cedarhurst of St. Charles guidelines for infection control.
11. Utilize basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
12. Maintain appropriate food temperatures by ensuring proper cooling/heating procedures are followed and equipment is working properly.
13. Stay current with all food safety licensing requirements for FDA, state, county, and local authorities, and ensure all guidelines are adhered to.
14. Communicate effectively with residents’ families regarding residents’ care, including physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
15. Work well with others, take direction from management, and engage in conflict intervention and resolution as needed.
16. Perform physical tasks such as standing, moving, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds independently, and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and previous experience.
• At least one (1) year of experience as a cook preferred.
• Applicable state/county licensure.
• Food Manager Certification required or ability to obtain.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g., Explorer, Chrome, Firefox), Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher), electronic health records (EHR) systems, and HR systems if applicable.

Our Values and Benefits:

• Our core values are Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful, and Approachable.
• We are committed to doing The Friend’s Work: reassuring, energizing, and inspiring older adults.
• We provide extensive training and personal and career development opportunities.
• We promote from within and seek team members who wish to grow with us.
• We offer a competitive benefits package including medical insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, and a 401(k) plan with company match (after 1 year).
• Our highest priorities are the health and safety of residents, families, and staff. Employment is contingent upon passing background checks, drug tests, and other requirements.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage discussion of potential accommodations.