Head Cook

Woodlands-Senior-Living-1; Brewer (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holiday pay

Perfect attendance bonus

Referral bonus

Tuition assistance

Health, dental, vision andSupplemental

Job summary

Woodlands Senior Living in Maine is hiring a Head Cook to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for residents, using cycle menus and therapeutic diets. You will manage large-scale cooking, follow safety standards, and work in a compassionate, team-focused environment.

Ideal candidates bring at least one year of institutional cooking experience, be 18+, have strong English, and be able to obtain required immunizations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• 1 year of institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Must provide proof of immunization/immunity to MMR, Varicella, Influenza and COVID.
• Strong command of the English language with the ability to follow oral and written instructions with precision.

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve meals and snacks for residents according to facility’s cycle menus for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Purchases raw food and food supplies from approved vendors to meet menu requirements and budgetary guidelines.
• Follows facility policies and procedures for food storage, preparation, and handling to ensure industry and regulatory standards are met.
• Follows facility policies for personal hygiene to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses.
• Provides services in accordance with each resident’s service plan and taking into account the residents’ personal goals, choices and preferences, abilities and strengths in order to enhance the resident’s life experience and reduce the effect of losses.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

English communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Description

Do you have an interest or background in working in kitchens or serving food? Do you have a soft spot in your heart for helping senior citizens and their families? Do you seek a rewarding career within a supportive workplace? Consider joining our team - we offer the opportunity to improve the lives of others while fulfilling your own career goals. Hiring immediately! Woodlands Senior Living is a Maine-based, family-owned-and-operated organization that provides the people of Maine a trusted partner in assisted living and memory care. Our mission is to make each day the best day possible for every resident we serve. Our teammates are committed to high standards of behavior to deliver the highest quality of care and provide a safe and inclusive work environment.

What you will do as a Head Cook:

• Using standard commercial and non-commercial kitchen equipment cooks and serves meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and snacks daily for all residents according to facility’s cycle menus for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Purchases raw food and food supplies from approved vendors to meet menu requirements and budgetary guidelines.
• Follows facility policies and procedures for food storage, preparation, and handling to ensure industry and regulatory standards are met.
• Follows facility policies for personal hygiene to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses.
• Provides services in accordance with each resident’s service plan and taking into account the residents’ personal goals, choices and preferences, abilities and strengths in order to enhance the resident’s life experience and reduce the effect of losses.

The benefits to join the team:

• Vacation and holiday pay because you deserve time to relax and recharge
• Perfect attendance bonus to recognize your dedication and commitment
• Referral bonus to show our appreciation for seeking new team members
• Tuition assistance because we believe in the investment of your growth and success
• Health, dental, vision and supplemental benefits to support your health
• 401(k) savings and investment plan to prepare for your future

Requirements

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• 1 year of institutional cooking experience is preferred
• Must provide proof of immunization/immunity to MMR, Varicella, Influenza and COVID
• Strong command of the English language with the ability to follow oral and written instructions with precision