Cook Part-time

Monarchcommunities; Village of Tuckahoe (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team in providing exceptional culinary experiences for senior living residents. This role involves preparing delicious meals while adhering to stringent food safety regulations and ensuring that dietary needs are met. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, showcasing their culinary skills and commitment to quality. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others through food, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• One year of experience in food preparation and special diets.
• Maintains a current ServSafe certification or able to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality meals for senior living residents.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and risk management requirements.
• Monitor food preparation and storage to meet regulations.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Regulations

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

• Employment Category: Regular Part Time - Scheduled less Than 30 at Least 22.5 Per Week

Company Description

Company Culture and Values:At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Job Description

We are looking for a Cook to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our senior living residents, their families, and guests. Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services, the Cook's responsibilities will include studying recipes, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes. You should be familiar with sanitation regulations. The Cook will also be responsible for accurate record keeping, receiving, rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance. Ultimately, this team member will prepare and deliver a complete menu that delights our senior living community.

Part-time

Starting pay rate $18-$20

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and servequality meals
• Ensure special dietary needs are met and preparing texture modified food, as directed
• Ensure compliance with all record keeping, food safety and risk management requirements
• Monitor food preparation, storage and handling to ensure adherence with HACCP, labeling, and storage protocols to ensure compliance with all food service regulations and policies
• Maintain accurate hot and cold food, refrigerator, and freezer temperature logs

Qualifications

• Maintains a current ServSafe certification or able to obtain ServSafe certification
• One year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and special diets
• High school diploma or GED accepted
• Competent in organizational, time management skills and demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.