Cook - $500 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Phoenix3 Collective; Franklin (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Weekend shift differential

Job summary

Restaura, part of the Phoenix3 Collective portfolio, is a leader in food and dining management services for senior living communities. We are seeking a reliable Cook to join our dining team of Employee Owners at a premier senior living campus.

You will prepare high-quality meals, follow recipes, and ensure safety and presentation meets resident expectations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to work nights and weekends, and comfortable using tablets for recipes.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Comfortable following recipes and using tablets for guidance.
• Detail oriented and able to work as part of a team.
• Customer service mindset with residents in a senior living setting.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality dishes according to recipes and prep lists.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery with proper portions and temperatures.
• Produces menu items as assigned by culinary lead.
• Meets food prep times during busy meal periods.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Stores or discards excess food per safety procedures.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced

Attention to detail

Customer service

Following recipes

Food safety

Tablet usage

Education

ServSafe Food Handler or Food Manager, preferred.

Job description

$3.00/hour shift differential on weekends!

JOB DETAILS

$500 SIGN-ON BONUS! $3.00/hour shift differential on weekends! We are seeking a reliable and growth-oriented Cook to join our dining team of Employee Owners at one of our premier senior living community client sites. In this role, you will delight residents by preparing high-quality, flavorful meals with consistency and care. You will be responsible for ingredient preparation, recipe execution, food safety, and ensuring each dish meets established standards for quality, presentation and resident satisfaction. This position reports directly to the Chef Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and daily prep list instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules for a population with diverse needs and preferences.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature, and is attractive and tasty.
• Responsible for the preparation of menu items as assigned by the culinary lead.
• Able to meet established food preparation times during busy meal periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat.
• Ensures food is stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently
• Must be comfortable following recipes and working with technology (tablets)
• Must be detailed oriented and work as part of a team
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and be on call for emergencies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
• Must possess customer service skills; communicate with residents while maintaining a professional attitude.
• Attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions for reading recipes, residents’ orders, and daily prep lists.
• Must be able to multi-task and resolve issues simultaneously without sacrificing quality or safety
• Culinary experience desired, ideally in a senior living, hospitality, or similar setting.
• Experience working as a line cook, preferred.
• Servsafe Food Handler or Food Manager, preferred.
• Possess understanding of cooking methods, procedures, and proper knife handling skills.
• Above all, a positive attitude and willingness to learn and follow instructions so that you may become independent in your work.

Restaura, part of the Phoenix3 Collective portfolio, is a leading hospitality and culinary culture specialized in food and dining management services. Through its dedication to innovation and exceptional service, Restaura is setting new standards for food and dining management services in senior living and active aging communities. Restaura leverages state-of-the-art technology, data analytics, and forward-thinking strategies to craft dining experiences and business solutions tailored to the unique needs of its clients. Restaura combines the latest advancements in nutrition science, culinary artistry, and hospitality to create truly extraordinary experiences. More information about Restaura can be found at Restaura | The Future of Senior Living Dining.