Cook - Full Time - *Sign-On Bonus*

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina; Palmetto Park (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Benefits Package

Generous PTO

Career Growth

Job summary

The Village at Summerville, part of Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina, is seeking a professional and compassionate Cook to support a warm, homelike environment for residents. The role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, PTO, and opportunities for career growth within the healthcare field.

The position requires knowledge of cooking procedures, food safety, and at least one year of cooking experience in restaurant, healthcare, or hospitality settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with ServSafe preferred.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
• Knowledge of cooking temperatures for various foods (meats, vegetables, desserts, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare plates per resident diets and meal period line.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking (chopping, peeling).
• Ensure attractive presentation before serving.
• Maintain a sanitary, orderly kitchen and monitor sanitation.
• Log daily hot/cold temperature checks.
• Store food properly and check ingredient quality.

Skills

Cooking procedures

Food safety

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe certification preferred

Job description

Description

Join Our team as a Cook

The Village at Summerville is seeking a professional and compassionate Cook to join our team to help create warm, homelike experience for all residents.

Why Choose Us?

Part of PCSC, The Village at Summerville enriches the quality of life for seniors and our team members through the values of Relationships, Teamwork, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. At our community, we don't just offer a job - we offer a career

Offering progressive bonus to the full time employees

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay - Above industry average, with opportunities for increases and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package - Including health, dental, vision insurance, and retirement savings.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - PTO accrued weekly, PTO sellback and donation options
• Career Advancement Opportunities - We provide training and professional development to help you grow within the healthcare field.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - As a nonprofit employer, PCSC employees can qualify for this federal program
• Additional perks - Employer-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Christmas Bonus, Meals at a reduced price, Employee Educational Assistance and a Referral bonus program

Key Responsibilities of a Cook:

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Establish line for each meal period and prepare plates according to resident diets, prepare, all residents late trays.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen. Monitor sanitation procedures for daily, weekly and monthly schedules
• Monitor all hot and cold temperature logs daily
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED - ServSafe Preferred
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Knowledge of cooking temperatures for various types of food (meats, vegetables, desserts, etc.)
• Excellent customer service skills
• One year cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare or hospitality setting

Equal Opportunity Employer

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