Cook - Full Time - *Sign-On Bonus*

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina; Summerville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

PTO

Career advancement

PSLF

Meal discounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Holiday bonus

Educational assistance

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Village at Summerville, part of Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina, is hiring a professional Cook to prepare meals for residents with an emphasis on warmth and homelike meals.

You will set up stations, follow resident diets, ensure food quality and presentation, and maintain a clean kitchen while complying with sanitation standards. Competitive pay and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; ServSafe preferred.
• Knowledge of cooking methods (grilling, baking, boiling).
• Knowledge of cooking temperatures for various foods.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• One year cooking experience in restaurant, healthcare or hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare meals per resident diets and schedules.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking (chopping, peeling, etc.).
• Ensure attractive presentation by dressing dishes before serving.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen and follow sanitation schedules.
• Monitor daily temperature logs for safety.
• Store food and items properly.
• Check quality of ingredients.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification Preferred

Job 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