Cook - Woodland Terrace of Carmel

New Perspective Senior Living, LLC; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a passionate cook to join their culinary team. In this role, you will prepare delicious meals that cater to the dietary needs of residents while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and creativity, creating dishes that delight and impress. This full-time position offers a supportive environment where teamwork and positivity are encouraged, making every day rewarding. If you are enthusiastic about cooking and making a difference in the lives of seniors, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

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

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance up to $5,000

Real-time Access to Earned Wages

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years cooking experience in a restaurant or health care setting.
• Culinary training or certification preferred for chef position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals following established recipes and safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen environment.
• Provide excellent service to residents and guests.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma / GED

Culinary training/certification

Job description

Woodland Terrace Carmel
689 Pro-Med Lane
Carmel, IN 46032, USA

Description

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
• Adjust food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns
• Act as liaison to front-of-house employees to ensure proper food service temperature
• Assist 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

Job Type: Full time

Qualifications:

• High School diploma / GED, or as required by state regulations
• Cook: Three (3) years 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

Benefits:

• 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.