Part Time Cook

Deercreekseniorliving; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is searching for a part time Cook to efficiently serve our senior residents while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. The role demands effective communication, teamwork, and familiarity with dietary needs.

The ideal candidate should have at least one year of cooking experience, possess or be willing to obtain a Serv-Safe certification, and be able to work independently.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a caring team dedicated to enhancing the lives of our community's seniors.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of cooking experience, including short order cooking.
• Must possess Serv-Safe certification or be willing to obtain.
• Dependability and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and friendly service to residents and staff.
• Maintain sanitation and safety procedures.
• Prepare and serve food items as assigned.
• Order, receive, and rotate stock.
• Assist with meeting resident dining expectations.

Skills

Effective communication

Willingness to learn cooking techniques

Knowledge of dietary needs

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Food safety procedures

Short order cooking

Education

Serv-Safe certification

Job description

Our senior living community is currently seeking a Part Time Cook to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second (Employee First!), Ownership. If these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.

About the Opportunity

Ensures efficient, timely, and friendly service to all residents and staff. Maintains proper sanitation and safety procedures and high quality food preparation and presentation. Orders, receives, and rotates stock in conjunction with the Food Service Director. Reads and follows recipes to ensure consistency of the product. Prepares and serves food items for breakfast, lunch or dinner as assigned. Assists with meeting or exceeding resident dining expectations. Is knowledgeable in food preparation techniques and presentation. Other relevant duties may be required or assigned by Supervisor.

Critical Success Factors

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and comprehend the same.
• Willingness to learn new food preparation techniques and presentation.
• Knowledge of special dietary needs of residents and the required meal prep techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team.
• Must display team behaviors.
• Ability to effectively deal with conflict or customer complaints.
• Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Follows all food safety and equipment safety procedures.
• Knowledge of and compliance with community quality standards and requirements.
• Ability to 'short order' cook.
• Must be dependable, punctual, self‑motivated, and able to work without constant supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of cooking experience (some short order cooking) and quantity cooking.
• Must possess Serv‑Safe certification, or willing to obtain upon hire.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.