Cook

Five Star Senior Living; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading senior living community as a Cook, where you'll prepare nutritious meals and collaborate with a dedicated culinary team. This role emphasizes customer service and food safety in a vibrant environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive workplace culture focused on enhancing the lives of residents.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

401k + Match

Competitive PTO

Life, Disability & other supplemental benefits

Professional Development Funds

Wellness Coaching & Personal Support Benefits

Recognition & Reward Programs

Qualifications

• Experience with special diets and meal preparation for large groups required.
• Ability to read recipes and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for residents and guests.
• Collaborate with staff to accommodate dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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The Opportunity

The Cook position is part of the Culinary Team responsible for providing delicious and nutritious meals for our residents, guests, and team members.

What You’ll Do

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Prepare meals for residents and their guests in a timely and consistent manner.
• Cook and assemble meals according to established recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Collaborate with culinary staff, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals to accommodate special dietary needs, allergies, and food intolerances of residents.
• Order and inventory food and supplies, monitoring stock levels and rotation to minimize waste.
• Assist with menu development, recipe tasting, and special event planning.
• Ensure work environment and stations are clean and sanitized.
• Inspect food products and supplies as needed.
• Determine food and supply needs based on menu and dietary needs.
• Communicate changes or shortages quickly and effectively.
• Comply with outlined safety regulations, procedures, and 5-Star policies.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Customer service, inventory, food safety, and communication.

What You’ll Bring

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
• Experience and/or knowledge of special diets, meal preparation for large groups, and safe food handling techniques are required.
• Ability to read and understand recipes, work in a team environment, work flexible shifts, handle multiple tasks, and communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing.
• Ability to perform math calculations, problem solve, handle emergency situations, read and understand menus.
• Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices.
• Comfortable standing, stopping, squatting, twisting, and moving frequently.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Shift/Hours

Daytime

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k + Match
• Competitive PTO
• Life, Disability & other supplemental benefits
• Professional Development Funds
• Wellness Coaching & Personal Support Benefits
• Recognition & Reward Programs

Is This You?

We’re looking for someone who shares our purpose and passion for advancing the lives of others, with qualities such as putting people first, customer focus, results orientation, operational excellence, and embracing change.