Cook - Part Time

Paycom - ATS; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision/Dental/Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Company 403(b) Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Volunteer Program

Total Care EAP

Wages on Demand

Job summary

Responsibilities include executing recipes, maintaining proper temperatures, and supporting dining room service while upholding high standards of resident care and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of menus for geriatric residents and dietary accommodations.
• Excellent cooking and baking skills.
• Familiarity with restricted diets (diabetic, low fat, salt-free, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Cook meals following established recipes and menus.
• Assist in creating menus meeting residents’ nutritional needs.
• Maintain sanitation and organized kitchen storeroom and equipment.
• Ensure proper temperatures of steam tables and refrigeration.
• Provide attentive resident service and dining room setup for meals.

Skills

Geriatric menu planning

Cooking and baking

Dietary restriction knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Compassion for elderly

MSDS awareness

Independent work

Recipe expansion

Servant leadership mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training preferred

Health certification as required

Job description

# Cook - Part Time364 Bethesda Gardens Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ 85022## OverviewSalary Range$20.00 HourlyPosition TypePart TimeEducation LevelHigh School## Description**Cook - Part Time**We are seeking a Chef/Cook dedicated to meeting the dining needs of the residents we serve. If you are passionate about creating delightful culinary experiences and have a heart for serving the senior community, we would love to hear from you! **Must be available on weekends.**Oversees all functions of meal preparation and prepares meals that are nutritious, tasty, and presented professionally.Benefits Include:* Medical Insurance - HDHP or PPO (Full-time employees only)* Vision/Dental/Life Insurance (Full-time employees only)* Health Savings Account with Company Match (Full-time employees only)* Flexible Spending Account* Company matching 403(b) Plan* Paid Vacation* Personal, Sick and Holidays* Paid Volunteer Program* Total Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program)* Wages on Demand*These benefits may be reduced depending on FT, PT, PRN or temporary job status. To receive certain benefits, eligible employees may be required to meet participation requirements and pay required premiums and other contributions.**Bethesda Senior Living Communities reserves the right to pay a wage/salary that is lower or higher than the above posted compensation range.***Essential Functions**Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Cooks meals according to established recipes and menus.* Assists Culinary Services Director in creating menus that meet the residents’ nutritional needs and accommodates residents’ food preferences.* Presents meals that are pleasing to the eye and palate.* Sets up kitchen and preps according to each day’s menu, preps for next day.* Cleans dishes, floors, walls and kitchen equipment maintaining sanitary guidelines according to community’s policies and procedures.* Maintains an organized, clean, and safe storeroom, coolers, and kitchen.* Assists in planning and cooking of special meals..* Maintains proper temperatures of steam table, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer.* Maintains confidentiality of residents’ personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents’ rights.* Maintains a professional appearance by wearing clean, pressed uniform and a demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.* Maintains a positive customer service environment and practices honesty and integrity in all aspects of performance.* Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents’ / guests’ requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes.* Performs all other duties as assigned or required.**Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job**There are no managerial duties for this position.## Qualifications**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities*** Knowledge of menu planning for geriatric residents.* Excellent cooking and baking skills.* Knowledge of restricted diets such as diabetic, low fat, salt free, liquid, etc.* Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents and staff.* Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly.* Must be knowledgeable of the location of the MSDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.* Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload as emergencies arise.* Must be able to expand recipes* Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission Statement.**Education/Experience:**Must possess education that provides skills to read, comprehend, and follow recipes and procedures. High school graduate or equivalent. Culinary training preferred. Has appropriate health certification as required by local state and federal health departments.**Working Environment/Physical Requirements:**Work environment is a restaurant style kitchen containing heat, steam, and cold temperatures. Duties and activities are fast paced, following strict scheduled time frames. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally and perform full range reaching abilities. Must be able to read and follow directions and recipes. Position requires stirring, sifting, cutting, slicing, reaching, bending, standing for long periods of time, and ambulating from kitchen to dining room carrying trays, plates, silverware, and accessories.