Part-Time Cook

Leisure Living; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Leisure Living in Canton Charter Township, MI, is seeking a dedicated part-time kitchen staff to prepare and serve meals. Responsibilities include ensuring meal quality, maintaining sanitation standards, and promoting positive relationships with residents.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and preferred experience in cooking and baking. The role involves multitasking and effective communication skills, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience with cooking and baking from scratch in a commercial setting is preferred.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents and staff.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritionally balanced meals based on pre-planned menus.
• Complete dining room service ensuring high hospitality standards.
• Assist with inventory and maintain kitchen supplies.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Part‑Time, 11am‑7pm. Responsible for preparing and serving planned menu as well as maintaining quality standards in the dining services department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare tasteful, nutritionally balanced meals based on pre‑planned menus
• Prepare meals with consideration of resident preferences and food safety standards
• Responsible for ensuring pleasing plate presentation for all meals
• Ensuring resident special diets are offered and prepared, recognizing a resident’s right to choose
• Complete dining room service, including set up, service and clean up with high hospitality standards
• Assist with inventory and maintain supplies in all common area kitchenettes
• Follow the sanitation schedule for kitchen, equipment, and dining room to maintain standard of sanitation and cleanliness
• Participate in preparation for special events
• Promote positive relationships with residents, staff and visitors

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education and Experience

High school diploma/GED is required. Six months of experience with cooking and baking from scratch in a commercial setting is preferred.

Other Requirements

• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize and work with minimal supervision
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Communicate in a respectful and professional manner with residents, families, co‑workers and leadership staff at the community
• Developed organizational skills
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement
• Team oriented self‑starter with demonstrated ability to accept direction and work well with supervisor
• Promote teamwork by working with coworkers in a positive and cooperative manner
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand – Frequently
• Walk – Frequently
• Sit – Occasionally
• Reach outward – Frequently
• Reach above shoulder – Occasionally
• Climb – Occasionally
• Squat or Kneel – Occasionally
• Bend – Frequently
• Twist – Frequently
• Lift/Carry/Transfer
  • 10 lbs. or less – Frequently
  • 11‑20 lbs. – Frequently
  • 21‑50 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 51‑100 lbs. – N/A
  • Over 100 lbs. – N/A
• Push/Pull
  • 10 lbs. or less – Frequently
  • 11‑20 lbs. – Frequently
  • 21‑50 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 51‑100 lbs. – N/A
  • Over 100 lbs. – N/A

*This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Equal Opportunity Employer