Cook

The Pennant Group; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group in West Allis, WI is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team of professionals serving residents, families, and staff. You will prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, follow recipes for consistency, and ensure high standards of sanitation and food safety.

Responsibilities include reading and applying recipes, ordering and rotating stock with the Food Service Director, and contributing to a positive dining experience for residents with attention to dietary needs.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of cooking experience, including short order cooking.
• Must possess Serv-Safe certification, or be willing to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow recipes precisely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner as assigned.
• Read and follow recipes to ensure consistency of the product.
• Order, receive, and rotate stock with the Food Service Director.
• Maintain proper sanitation and food safety procedures.
• Assist in meeting or exceeding resident dining expectations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Punctuality

Education

Serv-Safe certification

Job description

## CookApply: West Allis, Wisconsin: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR65541Our senior living community is currently seeking a **Cook** to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:***Celebration******Accountability******Passion for Learning******Love One Another******Intelligent Risk Taking******Customer Second (Employee First!)******Ownership***If these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.**About the Opportunity**Ensures efficient, timely, and friendly service to all residents and staff. Maintains proper sanitation and safety procedures and high quality food preparation and presentation. Orders, receives, and rotates stock in conjunction with the Food Service Director. Reads and follows recipes to ensure consistency of the product. Prepares and serves food items for breakfast, lunch or dinner as assigned. Assists with meeting or exceeding resident dining expectations. Is knowledgeable in food preparation techniques and presentation. Other relevant duties may be required or assigned by Supervisor.**Critical Success Factors*** Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and comprehend the same.* Willingness to learn new food preparation techniques and presentation.* Knowledge of special dietary needs of residents and the required meal prep techniques.* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team. Must display team behaviors.* Ability to effectively deal with conflict or customer complaints.* Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously.* Follows all food safety and equipment safety procedures.* Knowledge of and compliance with community quality standards and requirements.* Ability to \"short order\" cook.* Must be dependable, punctual, self-motivated, and able to work without constant supervision.**Minimum Qualifications*** Minimum of one year of cooking experience (some short order cooking) and quantity cooking.* Must possess Serv-Safe certification, or willing to obtain upon hire.We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.