Cook

The Ranch Estates at Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Management, Inc. is seeking a Cook to prepare wholesome meals for residents in a senior living community. You will ensure meals meet safety standards, use quality ingredients, and maintain proper serving temperatures.

Two years of cooking experience are preferred, with Serv-Safe certification helpful. The role emphasizes teamwork, cleanliness, and adherence to dietary guidelines within a compassionate facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years cooking experience, preferably in healthcare or hospitality.
• Serv-Safe Certification preferred.
• English reading/writing/speaking required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve all food items using high quality ingredients and correct portions.
• Record and monitor food temperatures during storage, preparation, cooking, and serving.
• Label, date, and properly store all foods.
• Monitor and record temperatures of kitchen refrigerators and freezers daily.
• Follow established safety procedures while operating kitchen equipment.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety

Team player

English proficiency

Education

Serv-Safe Certification

Job description

The primary responsibility of the Cook is to provide wholesome, nutritious, and attractive food that is served at the appropriate temperature. The Cook reports to the Dining Services Director.

Essential Functions of the Cook

• Prepare and serve all food items using high quality ingredients and appropriate garnishes.
• Use recipes and correct portion sizes to provide a consistent product while controlling costs.
• Record and monitor food temperatures during storage, preparation, cooking, and serving.
• Label, date, and properly store all foods.
• Monitor and record temperatures of all kitchen refrigerators and freezers daily.
• Control overproduction and waste of all food items.
• Comply with all state and local rules and regulations for a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen.
• Responsible for washing and sanitizing food service equipment.
• Responsible for general cleaning of cook’s area, freezers, refrigerators, and storage areas.
• Follow established safety procedures while operating kitchen equipment.
• Responsible for storage of items received from vendors.
• Check inventory of needed supplies daily to ensure proper stock levels for the preparation of menu items.
• Mop and clean kitchen as needed.
• Removes garbage to dumpster as needed.
• Reports equipment and safety issues to the Food Service Director.
• Work as a team member to maintain a pleasant, effective work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions of the Cook

• Supports and participates in the resident centered activity programs.
• Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
• Attends all associate meetings including in-service education and associate functions, as requested by supervisor.
• Assists in variety of tasks involving residents as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED at a minimum.
• Minimum two years cooking experience preferably within the healthcare or hospitality field.
• Serv-Safe Certification preferred.
• Physical requirements include the ability to communicate by speaking, seeing, and hearing sufficient to serve the residents.
• Professional and neat appearance and presentation, adherence to the dress code, and good personal hygiene are expected.
• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with various levels of people, associates, and residents.
• Be free of communicable disease.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to relate to residents and associates in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances
• Completion of drug testing and criminal record background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor.
• Physical requirements include bending, standing, lifting, stooping, sitting, walking, stretching, and ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
• Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures.

There is no greater way to elevate your career than by contributing your passion and skill to a senior living community. Grace Management, Inc. is committed to helping nurture a sense of belonging by helping you grow professionally. The quality of our communities is determined by the quality of our employees.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Loyal

: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Growth Opportunities

: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer
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