Cook for Assisted Living Community

Brighamhouseal; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local assisted living community in Massachusetts is seeking a Cook responsible for preparing and cooking food according to established standards. The ideal candidate will ensure a high level of customer service while maintaining a clean kitchen. Requirements include a high school diploma, 1-3 years of cooking experience in a hospitality or healthcare environment, and Serve Safe Certification. A solid understanding of food safety practices and the ability to follow recipes is essential. This role focuses on enhancing dining experiences for residents.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1-3 years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment.
• Serve Safe Certification is required.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and production guides.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food in accordance with community standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Work closely with the food service director for resident satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety practices

Food handling

Cooking and preparation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Department: Food Services and Chef

Reports To: Food Service Director

Status: Non-exempt

Job Summary

Responsible for the preparation and cooking of food in the community. Ensure that all meals are prepared and presented according to HallKeen Assisted Living Communities standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.

• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
• Work closely with the food service director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the kitchen.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensures that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards.
• Estimate daily or weekly needs of food and supplies and communicates needs to food service director.
• Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
• Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezer temperatures.
• Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Adhere to standard food safety practices.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment.
• Serve Safe Certification
• Able to read and follow recipes and printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.
• Must have submitted and completed a Criminal Background check for unlicensed employees in compliance with state regulation.
• Must provide a medical certification from a licensed healthcare provider confirming that the employee is free from communicable disease including TB in compliance with state regulation at hire and annually thereafter.

Required Behavior

• Ability to build positive and strong relationships with employees, coworkers and residents.
• Focused and dedicated to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to handle multiple jobs and priorities.
• Accept direction from superiors or other experienced staff.
• Shares job knowledge or resident information with others as needed.
• Give and welcome feedback.
• Operate and Maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking and service.

Physical Demands

• Physically able to move at least 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.
• Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings.
• Physically able to stand for long periods of time.