Lead Cook

All American Assisted Living at Warwick; Warwick (RI); In loco; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Paid training

Retention incentives

Flexible scheduling

Team-oriented environment

Meaningful work

Descrizione del lavoro

All American Assisted Living at Warwick in Warwick, RI is hiring a dedicated cook to prepare meals for residents in accordance with established menus and dietary requirements. The role emphasizes quality, timely service, and strict adherence to food safety standards in a collaborative kitchen.

The position requires Serve Safe Manager and Rhode Island Food Safety Manager certifications, with full-time hours (32 per week).

Competenze

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare, senior living, or similar food service environment.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and production schedules.

Mansioni

• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes, menus, and production schedules.
• Ensure meals are prepared on time and meet quality and presentation standards.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection-control, and kitchen safety requirements.
• Prepare meals that accommodate residents’ dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences.
• Review menus and production sheets before meal preparation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food and ingredients.
• Monitor food temperatures and complete required documentation.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and maintaining food supplies.
• Monitor inventory and notify the supervisor when supplies are needed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly.
• Work closely with Dining Services staff to support smooth meal service.
• Assist with special events, holiday meals, and resident programs as needed.
• Complete additional kitchen and food service duties as assigned

Conoscenze

Cooking experience

Food safety

Menu following

Dietary accommodations

Time management

Communication

Attendance punctuality

Team collaboration

Descrizione del lavoro

Compensation:

About the Community

Full-Time, 32 Hours Per Week

Required to have Serve Safe Manager and Rhode IslandFood Safety Manager Certifications

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of older adults.

In this role, you will prepare high-quality meals for our residents while following established menus, recipes, dietary requirements, and food safety standards. This is a great opportunity for a cook who enjoys a team-oriented kitchen and wants to make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of older adults.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for eligible employees
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off for eligible employees
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Paid training
• Retention incentives
• Flexible scheduling where available
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Meaningful work serving older adults

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes, menus, and production schedules
• Ensure meals are prepared on time and meet quality and presentation standards
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection-control, and kitchen safety requirements
• Prepare meals that accommodate residents’ dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences
• Review menus and production sheets before meal preparation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food and ingredients
• Monitor food temperatures and complete required documentation
• Assist with receiving, storing, and maintaining food supplies
• Monitor inventory and notify the supervisor when supplies are needed
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly
• Work closely with Dining Services staff to support smooth meal service
• Assist with special events, holiday meals, and resident programs as needed
• Complete additional kitchen and food service duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare, senior living, or similar food service environment
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and food safety practices
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and production schedules
• Ability to prepare meals for individuals with different dietary needs
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to (lifting requirement) pounds
• Availability to work based on the needs of the community

We are an equal opportunity employer.