Cook (Full Time - Evening) (Assisted Living)

Senior Lifestyle; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living is seeking a culinary team member to prepare meals while ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met. Candidates should have experience in production cooking and the ability to communicate effectively. A positive demeanor towards residents and staff is essential. Comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement options, are offered.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Short-term and long-term disability

DailyPay access for earned wages

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• Willingness to obtain necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using standard recipes and daily planners.
• Ensure food meets safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Respond quickly to resident and guest requests.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Education

Food handling and sanitation licenses

Tools

Excel

Word

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, and 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.