Cook - Salem

Friendship; Jones (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Education Assistance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary insurance

Job summary

Friendship in Salem, VA is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our Assisted Living team. You will prepare daily meals for residents, staff and visitors, following safety and sanitation standards. The role is full-time, with shifts that include every other weekend.

The position requires staying active and able to lift up to 50 pounds; prior cook experience is preferred. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer match and education

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Cook experience is preferred.
• The role is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching.

Responsibilities

• Correctly and safely uses kitchen equipment and utensils for cooking, serving and cleaning.
• Abides by facility policies and food safety regulations.
• Prepares nutritious meals as directed and for special requests.
• Follows cleaning schedule for equipment and areas.
• Uses communication sheets to inform staff of prepared foods and obtain approvals for changes.
• Understands forecasting and production sheets for meal planning.
• Checks trays for leftovers after meals.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Friendship is looking for a Cook to join our Friendship Assisted Living team, located in Salem, VA. The Cook is responsible for preparing daily meals for residents, staff and visitors. They will monitor food handling, storage and serving.

Shifts Available:

• Full-Time, shift varies and includes every other weekend

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Correctly and safely uses kitchen equipment and utensils for food preparation, service and cleaning
• Abide by facility policies and procedures as well as laws and regulations related to food safety and sanitation
• Prepares quality, nutritious foods by following direction/assignments; prepares special foods by request on forecast sheets
• Follows cleaning schedule of equipment and areas as assigned, to include walls, floors and cooking equipment
• Uses communication sheets to tell staff which foods have been prepared and seeks approval for any changes or substitutions
• Understands and uses forecasting, work production and communication sheets
• Checks tray line after meals for leftovers

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Cook experience preferred
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for Full Time Positions:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)