Cook (Full Time)

Senior Lifestyle; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle in Colorado Springs is looking for team members who can deliver high quality meals to residents, guests, and staff. You will prepare meals per daily planner and standard recipes, and work the food line during mealtimes, while ensuring safety and sanitation.

You will respond promptly to needs, maintain a positive demeanor, and support a respectful, collaborative environment with residents and coworkers.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets preferred.
• Clear English communication required.
• Willingness to obtain food handling and sanitation licenses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed.
• Respond promptly to resident/guest needs and requests to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor with residents and co-workers.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for providing high quality meals to the residents, guests and staff.

Job Description

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and SLC standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure that all food meets safety guidelines and that all kitchen areas meet sanitation guidelines.
• Ensure resident and guest satisfaction by responding quickly to needs and requests.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets is preferred.
• You need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• You have and/or are willing to obtain the necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.
• You have basic computer skills. Entry level proficiency with Excel and Word is required.
• You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including:

• health
• dental
• vision
• retirement benefits
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• paid time off

All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.

Pay: $20.00- 22.00 Hourly