Cook - Part Time

Senior Lifestyle; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle in Auburn, ME is seeking a part-time cook to prepare meals using daily planners and standard recipes. You will work the food line during mealtimes and ensure all dishes meet safety guidelines and sanitation standards.

Maintain a positive, professional demeanor with residents, guests and co-workers while contributing to high resident satisfaction and timely service. Familiarity with therapeutic diets and basic computer skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• Willing to obtain required food handling and sanitation licenses.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with Excel and Word.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Strong problem-solving abilities in variable situations.
• Maintain a positive, friendly demeanor with residents and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance.
• Respond quickly to resident and guest needs and requests.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors and staff.

Skills

Production cooking

Therapeutic diets

English communication

Food handling licenses

Excel & Word

Independent 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

• Part time, weekdays.
• 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.