Cook Assisted Living

HOVER SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a dedicated kitchen staff member to oversee daily operations in the Assisted Living Kitchen. This role is crucial in ensuring that all policies are adhered to while providing appetizing meals that cater to residents' needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. If you are passionate about enhancing the dining experience for seniors and enjoy working in a collaborative team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Paid Time Off/Sick Leave

Discounted Gym Membership

Earned Wage Access

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in senior care or healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to the Assisted Living Kitchen, ensuring policies are followed.
• Prepare and serve meals that meet nutritional requirements.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Problem Solving

Infection Control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Provide daily oversight and direction to the Assisted Living Kitchen, ensuring all policies and procedures are followed.

Accountabilities

• General
• Model the Culture Change Principles of the Eden Alternative.
• Attend in-service training, educational classes, and meetings as required.
• Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Community policies and procedures.
• Solve basic mathematical procedures.
• Maintain the highest degree of personal and professional integrity.
• Know and honor Resident Rights.
• Communicate with residents in a respectful manner.
• Respond to resident family/visitor requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Provide effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers.
• Resident Care
  • Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and universal precautions.
  • Ensure residents are notified of any changes in hours of operation, upcoming special events, changes in menus and/or all other service-related issues in a timely manner through postings, newsletter articles and in-house announcements.
  • Prepare and serve meals that are both appetizing in taste and appearance, and appropriate for each resident.
  • Participate in the monthly Resident Council Meetings being attentive to resident’s requests and concerns. Later implementing these requests in residents’ diet and/or dining experience.
• Other Duties/Responsibilities
  • Assist with dining including setting/cleaning tables, meal delivery [if necessary], serving meals and washing dishes.
  • Work with the Dining Services Director to develop positive resident relationships by modeling professional customer service, problem solving proactively.
  • Understand and utilize various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
  • Checks daily menu and special events calendar to ensure necessary food and supplies are available.
  • Prepares meals meeting nutritional requirements as well as appetizing in appearance.
  • Prepares food based on standardized recipes.
  • Assists in preparation of special meals and for special events.
  • Operates kitchen within state and county regulations including sanitation, food storage, recordkeeping, food temperatures, portion sizes, chemical usage/storage.
  • Operates kitchen equipment safely and efficiently: steamer, oven, grill, meat slicer, mixer, grinder, dishwasher, etc.
  • Maintains cooler and freezer properly: dates and labels food, no food on floor, etc.
  • Assists with putting up stock on delivery days.
  • Assists with daily kitchen duties: washing pots/pans, putting up stock, removing trash and boxes, cleaning steam table and checking water levels.
  • Completes daily cleaning assignments.
  • Maintains a clean and sanitized work environment.
• Physical Demands/Working Conditions
  • Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, and move frequently during working hours.
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. floor to waist, lift 10 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 40 lbs., and push/pull 40 lbs.
  • Able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Qualifications and Educational Requirements
  • Minimum of one year experience in a senior care or healthcare setting preferred.
  • High school diploma and/or GED
  • At least 18 years old
  • Ability to read, speak, and write in English
  • Ability to work flexible hours
  • Ability to handle emergency situations
  • Ability to come to mandatory trainings/meetings

Benefits for Full Time Employees

1. Health
2. Nextera Health (provided by Employer)
3. Dental
4. Vision
5. Retirement Plan - 401k
6. (PSLF) Public Service Loan Forgiveness
7. PTO/Sick
8. Planet Fitness Corp. Discounted Membership
9. ZayZoon - Earned Wage Access