Cook | Part-Time/On-Call at Evergreen Place

Enlivant; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors through exceptional dining experiences. As a Cook, you will play a vital role in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring the highest quality meals are prepared according to individual dietary needs and state regulations. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while working in a supportive and vibrant community. If you have a passion for cooking and serving seniors, this part-time role is perfect for you. Enjoy a dynamic work environment where your contributions will be valued and appreciated.

Qualifications

• Must have or obtain a ServSafe Manager’s Certificate within 30 days.
• Experience in hospitality and supervisory roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure meal quality for residents.
• Manage dining staff and maintain kitchen sanitation and safety.

Skills

ServSafe Manager’s Certificate

English communication skills

Hospitality experience

Supervisory experience

Computer proficiency

Interacting with dementia patients

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cook | Part-Time/On-Call at Evergreen Place

Job Category: Dining

Requisition Number: COOKP022250

Posted: July 5, 2023

Employment Type: Part-Time

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Enlivant is about living fully, passionately, and enriching lives through meaningful relationships and vibrant communities. We have a sense of fun at every age, thriving in mind, body, and spirit. For more than 35 years, we have enriched the lives of thousands of residents in more than 200 senior living communities across the country.

Enlivant is a certified “Great Place to Work” and we believe in not only making an impact in our industry but also with each other.

As the Cook, you will:

Be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen and presenting the highest quality meals according to individual resident dietary needs and state regulations. You will also be responsible for oversight of dining staff and maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards.

What you’ll do here:

• Plan, modify, and develop menus and prepare meals from standardized and local recipes
• Ensure correct preparation, portioning, and serving in a safe and sanitary manner
• Coordinate and prepare all meals for the community and events
• Oversee all kitchen management including food ordering, receiving, and inventory, budgeting, and scheduling
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards, ensuring that all work/storage areas are clean, safe, free of hazards and properly arranged
• Manage resident food preferences by capturing feedback through table visits and menu chats/food committee meetings
• Ensure compliance with Enlivant, state, local, and regulatory food service standards
• Manage and provide training for all kitchen staff
• Additional duties as assigned

We’d love to talk if:

• You have a current ServSafe Manager’s Certificate or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment
• You have written and oral English communication skills
• You meet, have, or are eligible to obtain all applicable state requirements and certifications
• You care about serving seniors
• You have computer proficiency with Microsoft Office as well as the ability to learn new applications
• You have one to three years’ hospitality and supervisory experience
• You possess a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for business use
• You have experience interacting with individuals diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

Pay Range: $26 - $28 / hour, based on experience

You are required to complete any necessary health requirements which may change from time-to-time, such as vaccination.

Enlivant is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified individuals will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, gender (including gender expression and identity), nationality and origin, disability (mental or physical), sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other applicable characteristics.