Cook Senior Living FT/PT

Ultipro; Duncansville (Blair County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Company-Paid Long-Term Disability

Health Reimbursement Account/Health S<

Job summary

New Perspective Winds at Mattern Orchard in Duncansville, PA is seeking friendly cooks to join our care team, preparing delicious, diet-conscious meals for seniors according to established recipes and safety standards.

You will follow ServSafe and state regulations, work with the kitchen team, and help create a warm dining experience while maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Qualifications

• High School diploma / GED (as required by state regulations).
• Cook: 1 year cooking experience in restaurant, health care or senior services setting.
• Chef: 2 years cooking experience in restaurant, health care or senior services setting or completed culinary training/certification.

Responsibilities

• Follow established corporate recipes or those identified by the Culinary Services Director.
• Follow all ServSafe, governmental and corporate regulations for food safety and handling.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Adjusts food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns.
• Acts as liaison to front-of-house employees to ensure proper food service temperature.
• Assists other cooks during the food assembly process.
• Ensure proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment and work areas.
• Weigh, measure, mix and prep ingredients according to recipes.
• Steam, grill, boil, bake or fry ingredients.
• Check food and ingredients for freshness.
• Arrange and garnish dishes.
• Work well under pressure and within the time limit.
• Wow our residents and guests with amazing dishes.
• Provide resident feedback and make meal recommendations to Supervisor
• Promote teamwork, laughter, and happiness every day

Skills

Cook experience

Chef experience

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

New Perspective Winds at Mattern Orchard
590 Newry Ln
Duncansville, PA 16635, USA

Description

Why New Perspective Senior Living?

A career with a purpose starts here!

This is an exciting time to join New Perspective. We are a growing company serving over 4,000 seniors today with a goal of reaching 10,000. Our growth is creating energy, excitement, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. We have a culture of servant leadership and collaboration that supports each team member’s personal and professional development. At New Perspective you’re not just an employee, you are a valued member of our team.

Cook Position Summary

A New Perspective Cook is a valuable part of the care team by executing recipes, preparing the kitchen, and creating delicious and dietary meals. We look for caring multi-taskers who are passionate about health, nutrition and food safety for seniors.

Responsibilities of our Cooks:

• Follow established corporate recipes or those identified by the Culinary Services Director
• Follow all ServSafe, governmental and corporate regulations for food safety and handling
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Adjusts food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns
• Acts as liaison to front-of-house employees to ensure proper food service temperature
• Assists other cooks during the food assembly process
• Ensure proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment and work areas
• Weigh, measure, mix and prep ingredients according to recipes.
• Steam, grill, boil, bake or fry ingredients.
• Check food and ingredients for freshness.
• Arrange and garnish dishes.
• Work well under pressure and within the time limit.
• Wow our residents and guests with amazing dishes.
• Provide resident feedback and make meal recommendations to Supervisor
• Promote teamwork, laughter, and happiness every day

Qualifications

• High School diploma / GED, or as required by state regulations.
• Cook: One (1) year cooking experience in a restaurant, health care or senior services setting.
• Chef: Two (2) years cooking experience in a restaurant, health care or senior services setting or completed culinary training/certification or vocational training/certification in commercial food preparation.
• 401(k) with Company Match!
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education assistance - up to $5,000 per calendar year!
• Real-time Access to Earned Wages
• Employee Assistance Program

*Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, or PRN status.

New Perspective is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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