Cook - 7a-7p - FT 3.5 days/week in Retirement Community -

Twin Lakes Community; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community in North Carolina is looking for a dedicated Cook to prepare delicious and visually appealing meals in a retirement community setting. This full-time position involves organizing meal preparation, short-order cooking, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Ideal candidates will have culinary education and several years of experience in a restaurant or similar environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 2-5 years of culinary experience in a restaurant or country club setting.
• Culinary education required; culinary degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus and supervise food service staff.
• Ensure high-quality food presentation using fresh ingredients.
• Adhere to health department rules and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Creativity

Communication

Organization

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Culinary Education (preferred)

Job description

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Cook - 7a-7p - FT 3.5 days/week in Retirement Community

REPORTS TO: Director of Service, Director of Culinary, or Director of Food Service

HOURS: 7a - 7p; will be required to work every other weekend

SCHEDULE: Three 12-hour days and one 4-hour day per week, totaling 40 hours

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for working with the Senior Director of Food Service to develop menus for The Hearth; assist in supervising food service staff; follow menus and recipes to cook all meals for The Hearth; prepare food for parties, celebrations, and special occasions; and adhere to all health department rules. The Line Cook must exercise creativity to ensure food is delicious, appetizing, and visually appealing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize tools and ingredients needed for meal preparation according to recipes and menus.
• Perform short-order cooking in a restaurant-style environment, including onsite and offsite catering.
• Ensure food presentation is of high quality using fresh herbs, sauces, fruits, and vegetables.
• Clean all equipment used in meal preparation.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen, following cleaning schedules and Food Safety Policies per North Carolina Health Department.
• Receive and properly store all food and supplies.
• Report resident concerns that cannot be handled by the Cook to FSD/AFSD.
• Respond politely and professionally to residents, families, visitors, and co-workers.
• Protect confidential information regarding residents, families, and the organization.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 2-5 years of culinary experience in a restaurant or country club setting
• Culinary education required; culinary degree preferred