Cook - Part Time

Maplewood Senior Living; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Maplewood Senior Living, a luxury senior living provider in Darien, is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve delicious meals, ensuring compliance with dietary standards. You will work in a collaborative environment that values compassion and quality service, making a difference in the lives of seniors daily. We offer competitive wages, flexible shifts, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible Shifts

Growth Opportunities

Bonus & Incentive Programs

Competitive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Serve Safe Certification required.
• Working knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and services meals in compliance with dietary standards.
• Maintains clean food service areas.
• Supervises servers when required.

Skills

Food Preparation

Knowledge of Cooking Times

Ability to Cook Large Quantities

Communication Skills

Professional Demeanor

Education

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Job Title: Cook
Location: Darien, CT
Employment Type: Hourly Part Time
Salary Range: Competitive
Department: Dining Services

About Us:
Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Cook to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Summary: The Cook prepares and services meals for the dietary department in a safe and method in compliance with dietary standards, policy and procedures. All responsibilities will be appetizing conducted in a manner that is consistent with Maplewood Senior Living philosophy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists or prepares food items and serves food to residents within scheduled time frame
• Cleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining room
• Assists Culinary Services Director in maintaining inventory control
• Supervises servers in the absence of the Culinary Service Director
• Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment
• Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to: ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers
• Assures that resident’s diets are being followed
• Assures employees and resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis
• Reports to Culinary Service Director any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment
• Observes and communicates to Culinary Service Director problems or potential problems in the dietary department
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product
• Ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress
• Ability to recognized needs and help others without prompting
• Ability to relate well with other employees and residents of the facility
• Is neat, clean and works safely
• Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness
• Respects resident’s rights and adheres to community policy on resident care
• Performs all other duties assigned by any member of management

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• Serve Safe Certification Required
• Has a working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
• Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelines
• Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings
• Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills • Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

• Why You'll Love working for Us:

  • Competitive wages
  • Flexible shifts
  • Growth opportunities
  • Bonus & incentive programs
  • Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.

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