Cook Parttime

Monarch Southbury; Southbury (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Flexible Schedule

On the job training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Parking

Employee referrals

Job summary

Monarch Southbury is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare meals for residents and guests, under the Director of Culinary Services. You will study recipes, set up menus, and ensure high quality dishes with strict sanitation and record-keeping.

The role requires ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain), 1 year of related experience, and a high school diploma or GED. You'll contribute to safe, compliant kitchen operations and a complete menu for the community.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required or able to obtain.
• 1 year related experience including food preparation and special diets.
• High school diploma or GED accepted.
• Organizational and time-management skills; good judgment and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality meals.
• Meet special dietary needs and textured foods as directed.
• Maintain records, ensure HACCP compliance and accurate labeling.
• Monitor storage, temperatures and food safety regulations.
• Attend in-service training and comply with policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Time management

Judgment & decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and serving quality 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
• Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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

Benefits Offered (for Part-Time Employees)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Schedule
• On the job training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Parking

Other Compensation Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation

$20-$20