Cook

Viva Senior Living at Oakwood; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 39,950,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living at Oakwood in Zachary, LA is seeking a skilled Cook to join our team. The chef will prepare menu items, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure food safety standards are met while delivering attentive service in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has experience as a cook or in a similar role, knowledge of food safety, and strong teamwork and communication skills. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen hygiene.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
• Ensure all food is prepared in a timely manner and presented attractively.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist with inventory management and stock rotation.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff and management to ensure smooth operations.
• Adapt to menu changes and special dietary requests as needed.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cook to join our team in Zachary, LA. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food preparation, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and delivering excellent customer service. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and have a strong work ethic, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
• Ensure all food is prepared in a timely manner and presented attractively.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist with inventory management and stock rotation.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff and management to ensure smooth operations.
• Adapt to menu changes and special dietary requests as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a cook or in a similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen hygiene.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.