Cook - Part Time

Senior Lifestyle; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle is seeking a part-time cook to prepare meals for residents, guests and staff on weekdays. You will use daily planners and standard recipes, work the food line during meals, and ensure all food meets safety guidelines.

You will respond to resident and guest needs promptly and maintain a positive, professional demeanor with residents and co-workers. Food handling licenses are encouraged and DailyPay is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets.
• Clear English communication.
• Willing to obtain food handling and sanitation licenses.
• Basic computer skills (Excel and Word).
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to variables with limited standardization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation guidelines are met.
• Respond quickly to resident and guest needs.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors and co-workers.

Skills

English communication

Independent decision making

Problem solving

Customer service

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.