Cook

TITAN SENQUEST MANAGEMENT INC; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TITAN SENQUEST MANAGEMENT INC is seeking a Cook to prepare balanced meals for residents, following recipes and presenting dishes appealingly. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and teamwork while delivering high-quality service in a residential setting.

You will collaborate with staff to stock and prep food, assist with dishwashing, and ensure compliance with health department standards. Strong English communication and reliability are essential credentials for success.

Qualifications

• Requires 18+ years of age.
• Must obtain a food handlers certificate as required.
• Ability to read and prepare menus and recipes.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in food prep.
• Ability to work in English with residents and coworkers.
• Ability to use math to calculate recipes.
• Ability to prepare dishes for specialized diets.
• Demonstrated good judgement and reliability.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Strong teamwork and attendance are essential.

Responsibilities

• Cook and produce balanced, quality meals for residents.
• Follow recipes and plate meals attractively.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen area.
• Stock inventory and assist with supplies.
• Assist with cleaning and dishwashing as needed.
• Work according to community and health department standards.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and be able to stand for extended periods.

Skills

Food safety

Menu planning

English communication

Math for recipes

Team player

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Cook is responsible for cooking and producing well balanced, quality meals and providing excellent service to residents.Duties and ResponsibilitiesInteracts with residents and staff in a professional, friendly and compassionate manner at all times.Follows recipes to prepare quality and nutritional meals for residents.Plates meals with an attractive presentation.Maintains a safe, sanitary, clean and organized cooking area.Assists with stocking inventory of food and non-food supplies.Assists with cleaning the kitchen.Preps food in accordance with community and health department standards.Performs duties of kitchen helper/dishwasher as needed:Washes dishes, pots and pans, and stores dishes.Keeps dishwashing area clean and organized.Puts away delivered food products.Demonstrates high standards of ethics and personal accountability.Follows all OSHA, Fire, Health Department and safety requirements.Other duties as assigned.Job requires walking and standing for extended periods of time.Push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs.Qualifications• 18 years of age; high school diploma or GED.• Must have the ability to obtain a food handlers certificate as required.• Ability to read and prepare menus and recipes.• Working knowledge of the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.• Drive, desire, and willingness to learn.• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively with residents and co-workers in English.• Ability to use math to calculate recipes.• Must have skills necessary to prepare dishes for specialized diets.• Demonstrate good judgement skills.• Must have basic computer skills.• Ability to work well under stress, complete assignments accurately, and work independently, as well as with co-workers.• Demonstrate desire to be a team player.• Regular attendance is required.• Ability to push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs.Working Conditions• Requires interaction with co-workers and residents.• Likely requires weekend, evening shifts, and holiday shifts.• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections.Physical Requirements• Walk and stand for extended periods of time.• Reach with hands and arms.• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.• Talk and hear.• Ability to lift, push and/or pull: Up to 50 pounds.