Cook Willow Lane

Park Vista Senior Housing Management, LLC; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k after one year of employment

Job summary

Park Vista at Willow Lane Assisted Living in Appleton, WI is seeking a Full-Time Cook to join our caring team. You will prepare meals from recipes, plate attractively, and maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety throughout shifts.

The role involves standard hours 5:30AM–2:00PM with weekend rotation and comprehensive benefits including PTO and multiple insurances. Join us and help us Make It Matter for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes and menus.
• Willing to work every other weekend.
• Must comply with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality meals following recipes and menus provided.
• Present food neatly on plating.
• Wash dishes and use dishwasher safely.
• Ensure materials available and preparation for each meal service.
• Adjust menu/recipes per inventory concerns.
• Coordinate and supervise shift operations, temperature checks, cleaning logs and garbage control in the absences of the Culinary Assistant / Director of Culinary Services.
• Follow safe serving and handling guidelines.
• Label leftovers and take temps with proper documentation.
• Maintain storage and rotation per regulations.
• Maintain culinary spaces clean and sanitary to meet regulations.
• Comply with hair covering and hand protection regulations.
• Keep kitchen/servery clean and clutter-free; trash removal.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Time management

Team coordination

Job description

At Park Vista, we believe it is an honor and privilege to care for those who once cared for us. Our mission is to help our residents live out their best years, so families can return to the important role of a loved one and leave the role of caretaker to our qualified and compassionate team members.

We are looking for a Full-Time Cook to join our amazing team at Willow Lane Assisted Living and help us focus on our four core values: Dignity, Collaboration, Compassion, and Transparency. Come join us at Park Vista, where we 'Make It Matter' for our residents, families and team members.

COOK WAGE: Up to $19.50 per hour

• Full-Time day position including every other weekend
• Hours are 5:30AM - 2:00PM
• $18.00 / hour base wage
• $1.50 / hour Weekend Shift Differential

COOK BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k after one year of employment

COOK ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Prepare quality meals following recipes and menus provided
• Cook will present food in an appetizing manner by plating neatly prior to serving
• Wash dishes and use dishwasher safely, as needed
• Ensure proper materials are available and preparation is completed for each meal service
• Cook will adjust menu and recipes as needed per inventory concerns, unforeseen issues, etc.
• Coordinate and supervise shift operations, including temperatures checks, cleaning logs and garbage control - in the absences of the Culinary Assistant / Director of Culinary Services
• Follow safe serving and handling guidelines at all times
• Assure proper storage of leftovers, including labeling
• Cook is responsible for taking temps and ensuring proper documentation (hot food/cold food/dishwasher/fridge/freezer/water temps/dry storage)
• Maintain food storage and rotation in compliance with all state/local regulations
• Maintain all culinary spaces, supplies and food in an orderly and sanitary manner to meet all state/local regulation + food safety code
• Cook will comply with regulations regarding hair covering and hand protection during food preparation and serving
• Keep all kitchen/servery areas clean, tidy, and clutter-free; ensure trash removal

A Complete Cook Job Description Provided Upon Hire