Cook (Full-Time) - Deerfield Ridge

Navion Senior Solutions; Blowing Rock (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k Retirement Plan

PTO for full-time positions

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living, part of Navion Senior Living, in Boone, NC, is seeking cooks to assist in meal prep, oversight, and serving. You will support high-quality food service and resident satisfaction, with weekend/holiday rotation.

This full-time role emphasizes teamwork and safety in a healthcare environment. You should have ServSafe or be willing to obtain it, plus a high school diploma and culinary training; CPR/First-Aid is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED accepted.
• ServSafe certificate required or ability to obtain.
• 1 year experience in food preparation and menu items.
• Experience in healthcare, hospitality or service environment preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare palatable foods that are appetizing in appearance.
• Adhere to safety and sanitary requirements.
• Learn basic tasks and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Be pleasant, friendly and helpful to ensure proper, timely service.
• Maintain neat appearance and follow dress requirements.

Skills

One year kitchen experience

Healthcare/Hospitality experience

Team player

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

High School diploma or GED

ServSafe certificate

Culinary apprenticeship/training

CPR & First-Aid certification

Job description

Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living, a community of Navion Senior Living, located in Boone, NC is seeking cooks to assist in the preparation, oversight, and serving of meals. Our cooks are responsible for delivering top notch food service in a high-quality, cutting-edge Community. The successful candidates will employ their culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our resident’s satisfaction. Must be able to rotate to work some weekends and holidays.

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• Maintains a current ServSafe certificate (food services sanitation certificate) or able to participate in the food services sanitation training to become ServSafe certified
• High School diploma or GED accepted
• A culinary apprenticeship or training is preferred
• One (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets
• Must be 16 years or older. In NC, must be 18 years or older if operating power-driven machines such as a meat slicer, mixer, etc.
• Three years’ experience in a healthcare, hospitality or service environment preferred
• Culinary arts experience preferred
• CPR & First-Aid certifications preferred
• Ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for residents without posing a substantial safety or health threat to self or others
• Ability to work well with others and promote a team environment

Responsibilities

• Ability to prepare palatable foods that are appetizing in appearance

• Knowledge of safety and sanitary requirements

• Ability to learn basic tasks and follow written and verbal instructions

• Pleasant, friendly and helpful at all times ensuring proper and timely service

• Well-groomed and ability to follow dress requirements

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k)

• PTO for full time positions

• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Career Advancement Opportunities

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