Full-Time Senior Living Cook

Commonwealth Senior Living; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in South Boston, VA is seeking a Cook to prepare, present, store, and dispatch food for dining services and resident meals. The role includes adherence to health and safety guidelines, shift coverage, and collaboration with management to meet dietary requirements.

The position requires a minimum of 1 year cooking experience, preferred retirement home exposure, and strong teamwork and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience required.
• Working experience in the retirement home industry preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation required.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling required.
• Ability to lift up to 50lb required.
• Effective communication skills.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Highly effective teamwork skills.
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail required.
• Attention to detail in all areas of work.
• Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all menu items are prepared and served according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Assure that the presentation of all menu items adhere to established standards.
• Prepare meals on menus and based on nutritional programs and individual plans.
• Ensure the quality of meals in regards to taste, presentation and dietary requirements established by the Dining Services Director.
• Ensure quality and safety of food by performing standard and any additional sanitary measures including sweeping of the floors, cleaning of surfaces, as well as proper covering and storage of food items according to standards and procedures.
• Work at efficient and consistent pace.
• Ensure timely preparation of all meals.
• Ensure that each resident receives meals corresponding to their dietary requirements.
• Ensure that the correct quantities are prepared to meet daily needs.
• Utilize kitchen equipment during food preparation.
• Stay productive at all times and prepare for future needs as time allows.
• Demonstrate flexibility and volunteer to fill open shifts as required by variations in staffing.
• Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents to ensure follow-up and prevention.
• Adhere to all regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials and fire safety.
• Assure that all food and other departmental supplies are ordered and received in a timely manner so that adequate inventory levels are maintained to support volume or anticipated volume.
• Assist with the training of new employees.
• Serve food in the proper portion size and at the proper temperature.
• Report any infraction in the food services department policies and procedures.
• Arrive to work at the scheduled time.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Cooking experience

Effective communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Email

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living in South Boston, VA is seeking a Cook to prepare, present, store, and dispatch food for dining services and resident meals. The role includes adherence to health and safety guidelines, shift coverage, and collaboration with management to meet dietary requirements.

The position requires a minimum of 1 year cooking experience, preferred retirement home exposure, and strong teamwork and time-management skills.