Cook

Oaks At Town Lake Llc; Woodstock (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaks Senior Living in Woodstock, GA is seeking a Cook to assist with meal preparation, service, and handling in accordance with nutritional guidelines and local health regulations.

The role emphasizes maintaining clean, safe dining areas, supporting residents' independence at meals, and coordinating food service for events under the direction of the Food Service Director and Lead Cook.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking for large groups.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Desire to work with older adults. Friendly, caring disposition.
• Must be 18 years of age. Must have a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Must have physical exam by a licensed physician. Must have a negative drug screen.
• Must be able to react in an emergency situation.
• Knowledge of state food handling regulations, OSHA, fire and safety procedures.
• Operation of kitchen appliances.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food per nutritional guidelines and resident diets.
• Ensure timely, pleasant delivery of meals.
• Provide quality meals and manage special diets as directed.
• Present food appetizingly and maintain appealing dining areas.
• Assist residents to eat using adaptive equipment when needed.
• Coordinate food service for special events.
• Report equipment malfunctions to supervisors.
• Wash dishes and follow the cleaning schedule.

Skills

Experience cooking for large groups

English literacy

Compassion for seniors

Job description

Position Summary:The Cook will assist with the preparation, serving, and handling of food in accordance with federal and state regulations and the dietary program implemented by Oaks Senior Living policies and procedures. The Cook will maintain clean and sanitized dining service areas and assist in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products.Primary Responsibilities:Food Preparation and Dining Service1. Responsible for cooking and serving of food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, local health department regulations, and resident’s individual prescribed diet and food preferences.2. Ensure that food is delivered on time and in a pleasant manner and in accordance with Oaks Anytime Dining Program.3. Responsible for the delivery of quality meals, snacks, special diets as directed by the facility.4. Responsible for the presentation of food in an appetizing and attractive manner.5. Assist in fostering residents’ independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed.6. Ensure that food is delivered on time and in a pleasant manner.7. Prepare food and coordinate food service for special events as requested.8. Notify Food Service Director or Lead Cook of any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances.9. Wash dishes and follow cleaning schedule.Regulatory Compliance and Sanitation1. Ensure compliance with local health department regulations and the Oaks Senior Living policies and procedures.2. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.3. Ensure proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards.4. Maintain CPR & First Aid certification.Knowledge Requirements1. State food handling and kitchen regulations2. OSHA Standards3. Fire and Safety Procedures4. Operation of Kitchen AppliancesReports to: Food Service Director and Lead CookQualifications:1. Experience in cooking for large groups.2. Ability to read, write, and speak English.3. Desire to work with older adults. Friendly, caring disposition.4. Must be 18 years of age. Must have a satisfactory criminal history check.5. Must have physical exam by a licensed physician. Must have a negative drug screen.6. Must be able to react in an emergency situation.Physical Job RequirementsTo fulfill job requirements, employee must be able to perform key physical task for extended periods of time. Proper body mechanics and safety measures as prescribed by the residence must be used. In a typical eight- hour day, employee will:1. Stand/walk up to eight hours a day2. Sit up to two hours a day3. Frequently support up to 30 pounds4. Frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds5. Frequently kneel, bend, and reach