Lead Senior Living Cook – Sign-On Bonus & Weekend Diff

Crescent-Manor-Rehabilitation-; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Competitive Wages

Team Building

Job summary

Crescent Manor is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents at our 90-bed nursing and rehab facility in Southern Vermont. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure portion control, and assist with daily cleaning while adhering to sanitary and safety standards.

We offer a $2,500 sign-on bonus and a $2.00 evening & weekend shift differential. The role emphasizes dignity and respect for residents and compliance with Residents’ Rights. Strong English skills and physical ability are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Patience, friendliness, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds.
• Must be able to squat, reach and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare meals for residents.
• Supervise kitchen staff and food preparation and delivery operation.
• Know and use portion control procedures when preparing and serving meals.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties including work areas, tables, appliances, and floors.
• Perform all daily tasks in accordance with established Standards Precautions and sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedure.
• Maintain resident’s confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules.
• Review and promptly report to Food Service Director all resident complaints and grievances.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper storage of raw and leftover foods; obtain food supplies for next meals.
• Promptly report all hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, and incidents to the food Service Director and/or the Administrator.
• Assist the community’s Food Service Director as necessary and implement recommended changes as required ensuring that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Patience and friendliness

Job description

Crescent Manor is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents at our 90-bed nursing and rehab facility in Southern Vermont. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure portion control, and assist with daily cleaning while adhering to sanitary and safety standards.

We offer a $2,500 sign-on bonus and a $2.00 evening & weekend shift differential. The role emphasizes dignity and respect for residents and compliance with Residents’ Rights. Strong English skills and physical ability are required.