COOK - KITCHEN STAFF

Everlasting Community Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Everlasting Services in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a compassionate Cook to join our kitchen staff at a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) assisted living facility. You will prepare nutritious meals and maintain a warm, supportive dining environment for residents.

The Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, and overseeing food service operations, including safe handling, sanitation, and adherence to state and federal regulations. Flexibility to work weekends/holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• TB clearance required before client contact
• Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Food Handlers Certification
• Food Serve certification
• Memory Care Certification within 30 days of hire
• Clear the background check (DES ID)

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents.
• Operate kitchen safely and efficiently per procedures.
• Follow approved menus meeting nutritional standards.
• Ensure sanitation meets state/local requirements.
• Manage food storage, refrigeration and inventory.
• Assist with equipment needs and maintain team morale.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Empathy

Kitchen experience

Job description

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COOK - KITCHEN STAFF

Management Full Time Phoenix, AZ, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Cook to join our team at Everlasting Services, a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) assisted living facility committed to providing exceptional care and services. In this role, you will create nutritious and enjoyable meals while fostering a warm, respectful, and supportive dining environment for our residents.

The Cookis responsible for planning, preparing, and overseeing all food service operations, including safe food handling, proper sanitation, and compliance with state and federal regulations. This role is essential in ensuring residents receive high-quality meals that support their health and well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare well-balanced, nutritious, and appealing meals for residents.
• Follow the safe and efficient operation of the culinary kitchen area
• Follow approved menus that meet nutritional standards consistent with facility regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure kitchen activities conform to policy and procedures and with State and local health department sanitation requirements
• Ensure that the culinary area meets State and local health department sanitation requirements. Practice safe food handling
• Transport food, meals, and other supplies for activity events
• Manage food storage, proper refrigeration, and inventory control
• Notify the kitchen manager of equipment needs
• Maintain team spirit and morale within the kitchen
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements:

• Must show proof of freedom from TB before client contact
• Provide and maintain a current Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Provide and maintain a current certification in First Aid and CPR
• Provide and maintain current Food Handlers Certification
• Must have a Food Serve certification.
• Must have or able to obtain Memory Care Certification within 30 days of hire
• Clear the Department of Economic Security, Department of Aging and Adult Services Central Registry Background Check

Education and/or Experience:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Six months' experience working in the kitchen environment
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions

Language Skills:

Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Ability to listen and perceive needs, working with people from diverse backgrounds non-judgmentally.

Reasoning Ability:

The Cookmust possess a deep understanding of safety and hygiene standards and regulations to ensure compliance with the state and local health department requirements. Knowledge of industrial kitchen tools and equipment, as well as various cooking methods and techniques, is essential for preparing meals efficiently and safely. The ability to accommodate nutrition and special dietary requirements is key to providing well-balanced, nutritious meals for all participants.

Additionally, expertise in volume preparation, portion control, and food preservation is critical for maintaining food quality and reducing waste. The Cookmust also be skilled in using an inventory control system to manage food stock and supplies effectively. This role requires a team player who demonstrates excellent listening and empathetic skills, is highly organized, and can manage multiple tasks at once

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must have flexibility in working hours, including the willingness to work weekends and holidays as they coincide with regular shift