Resident-Centric Cook – Senior Living Dining

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

PTO

Career advancement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Life and LTD insurance

Meal discount

Education assistance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina in Columbia seeks a dedicated Cook to join our compassionate team and help create a warm, homelike dining experience for residents.

You will set up kitchens, prepare meals to accommodate resident diets, and ensure meals are attractively plated while maintaining strict sanitation standards.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, PTO, career advancement, PSLF eligibility, and other perks including meal discounts and education assistance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; ServSafe preferred.
• Knowledge of cooking methods (grilling, baking, boiling).
• Knowledge of safe cooking temperatures for meats, vegetables, etc.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• One year cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare or hospitality setting.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Establish line for each meal period and prepare plates according to resident diets, prepare, all residents late trays.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.).
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen. Monitor sanitation procedures for daily, weekly and monthly schedules.
• Monitor all hot and cold temperature logs daily.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Check quality of ingredients.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Dietary knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina in Columbia seeks a dedicated Cook to join our compassionate team and help create a warm, homelike dining experience for residents.

You will set up kitchens, prepare meals to accommodate resident diets, and ensure meals are attractively plated while maintaining strict sanitation standards.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, PTO, career advancement, PSLF eligibility, and other perks including meal discounts and education assistance.