Cook (Full-Time)

Carol Woods Retirement Community; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Carol Woods Retirement Community in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking talented culinarians committed to high-quality food and collaborative teamwork. This full-time role offers great hours, benefits, and professionally engaging cooking in a supportive kitchen.

Under the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, you will prepare meals, adhere to recipes, and maintain sanitation while contributing to a positive dining experience for residents. Flexible scheduling is available to balance life and work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 5 years of direct involvement with production in food service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended lengths of time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all menu items using standardized recipes and HACCP standards.
• Complete production within scheduled times to ensure proper meal service.
• Maintain clean and organized kitchen areas and monitor food temperatures.

Skills

Adaptability

Organization

Technical/Functional Expertise

Communication/Literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Chapel Hill, NC 27514We're Growing Our Kitchen Team - Come Cook With Us!

Full Time / Benefits/ Great Hours / No late closing times.

Looking for Culinarians - not just cooks - who are passionate about food, collaboration, and building something meaningful together.

This is an opportunity for someone who loves cooking at a high level but is ready for better hours, real benefits and more balanced life. A place where you can still push yourself creatively, work with intention, and have time and energy left for the things that matter outside the kitchen.

Our kitchen is built on teamwork, curiosity and growth. We believe great food comes from who feel supported, challenged and inspired - not burned out. here you'll get to use your skills in a exciting, thoughtful environment while helping shape a new of the Chapel Hill food scene -one that looks and feels different from what's come before.

IF YOU:

• Care deeply about food and craft
• Thrive in collaborative, growth focused team
• want better hours and benefits
• Believe balance makes you a better cook and better human
• Are excited to push the envelope and build something special

We'd love to meet you - come cook with us!

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Chef, with support of the Sous Chef, a cook is to prepare food in a clean, safe sanitary manner, and support plating meals for service. To assist with all stages of preparation and serve meals in the Main and Satellite kitchens as needed. Assist in the preparation and service of employee meals.

The person in this role is also expected to:

• Uphold and put into daily practice the values of Carol Woods.
• Support the well-being and quality of life of every individual resident.
• Function as a good steward of resident resources.
• Contribute to Carol Woods approach to continual quality improvement.
• Support the concepts of a learning organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Prepare all menu/food items as assigned using standardized recipes, production sheets, portion controls and following HACCP standards.
• Complete production, while following designated recipes, within scheduled times to allow for proper meal service.
• Be proficient in basic cooking techniques and applications, including: Court Bouillon, Sauté, Blanche, Braise, Roast, Poach, Grill, Fry, Bake, Stocks and Sauces.
• Taste food to determine the quality and palatability of items throughout production.
• Follow FIFO (first-in-first-out) procedures when handling food stock items.
• Keep all kitchen areas clean and organized.
• Monitor food temperatures throughout prep and service of food.
• Assist Chef with the refining of menu items and kitchen procedures.
• Assists in the serving of meals in both the Main Kitchen and Satellite Kitchens.
• Maintains high standards of sanitation and completes daily and special cleaning tasks as outlined on the sanitation checklists and in accordance with Health Department requirements.
• Attend and participate in daily production meetings, departmental meetings, and service trainings sessions.
• All other duties as assigned.

QualificationsREQUIREMENTS:

• Education:
• High school diploma
• Experience:
• 5 years direct involvement with production in food service required.
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand/Walk for extended lengths of time
• Operate kitchen equipment, such as: oven, mixer, slicer, range, fryer, grill.
• Competencies:
• Adaptability
• Organization
• Technical/Functional Expertise
• Communication/Literacy (ability to read/edit recipes)
• Working Conditions and Schedules:
• Kitchen Environment
• Flexible Schedule; working days and/or evening hours, also weekends and holidays.