Part Time Cook

Bethesda Senior Living Communities; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a dedicated Part Time Cook to enhance the dining experience for its residents. In this role, you will prepare nutritious and visually appealing meals while ensuring that dietary restrictions are met. You will collaborate with the Culinary Services Director to create menus that cater to the preferences of the residents. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the elderly by providing them with delicious meals in a nurturing environment. If you have a passion for cooking and a heart for service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary training preferred.
• Must possess skills to read, comprehend, and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals according to established recipes.
• Assist in menu planning to meet residents’ nutritional needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Menu Planning for Geriatric Residents

Cooking Skills

Baking Skills

Knowledge of Restricted Diets

Interpersonal Skills

Compassion for the Elderly

Ability to Work Independently

Recipe Expansion

Education

High School Graduate

Culinary Training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 364 Bethesda Gardens Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

Description

Seeking a Part Time Cook to meet the dining needs of our Residents. Oversees all functions of meal preparation and prepares meals that are nutritious, tasty, and presented professionally.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Cooks meals according to established recipes and menus.
• Assists Culinary Services Director in creating menus that meet the residents’ nutritional needs and accommodates residents’ food preferences.
• Presents meals that are pleasing to the eye and palate.
• Sets up kitchen and preps according to each day’s menu, preps for next day.
• Cleans dishes, floors, walls and kitchen equipment maintaining sanitary guidelines according to community’s policies and procedures.
• Maintains an organized, clean, and safe storeroom, coolers, and kitchen.
• Assists in planning and cooking of special meals..
• Maintains proper temperatures of steam table, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents’ personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents’ rights.
• Maintains a professional appearance by wearing clean, pressed uniform and a demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.
• Maintains a positive customer service environment and practices honesty and integrity in all aspects of performance.
• Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents’ / guests’ requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job

There are no managerial duties for this position.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of menu planning for geriatric residents.
• Excellent cooking and baking skills.
• Knowledge of restricted diets such as diabetic, low fat, salt free, liquid, etc.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents and staff.
• Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly.
• Must be knowledgeable of the location of the MSDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.
• Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload as emergencies arise.
• Must be able to expand recipes
• Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission Statement.

Education/Experience: Must possess education that provides skills to read, comprehend, and follow recipes and procedures. High school graduate or equivalent. Culinary training preferred. Has appropriate health certification as required by local state and federal health departments.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements: Work environment is a restaurant style kitchen containing heat, steam, and cold temperatures. Duties and activities are fast paced, following strict scheduled time frames. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally and perform full range reaching abilities. Must be able to read and follow directions and recipes. Position requires stirring, sifting, cutting, slicing, reaching, bending, standing for long periods of time, and ambulating from kitchen to dining room carrying trays, plates, silverware, and accessories.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.