Cook Full Time (Experience Required)

Senior Lifestyle; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

DailyPay

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle is hiring for a kitchen position where you will prepare meals per daily plans and standard recipes, assist on the food line, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met. You will respond quickly to resident and guest needs while maintaining a respectful, professional demeanor toward all staff and residents.

The role requires English communication and basic computer skills; prior experience with therapeutic diets is preferred and food-handling licenses may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets preferred.
• Clear and effective English communication.
• Ability to obtain food handling and sanitation licenses.
• Basic computer skills; Excel and Word required.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Ability to solve practical problems in varied situations.
• Maintain a positive, friendly demeanor with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English proficiency

Excel

Word

Decision making

Problem solving

Positive demeanor

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Company 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, 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.