Senior Living Cook: Menu Planning & Quality Meals

Greenbrier Senior Living; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Job summary

A premier senior living community in Wisconsin is seeking a Cook to join their team. The role involves assisting in menu planning, preparing food according to regulations, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or culinary degree and at least one year of food service experience. This position offers competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of related work experience in food service.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Must be capable of various physical activities including standing, sitting, and bending.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning menus and preparing food.
• Maintain high standards of quality food production and portion control.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety in the food preparation areas.

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Sanitation and safety

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree or related experience

Job description

3107 Timberlake Road
Vestavia Hills, AL35243

Greenbrier Senior Living

Cook

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About the Company:
We are a premier senior living retirement community dedicated to creating a welcoming, warm environment for the residents who call our community home. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive rewards program, and a true team environment. If you are looking for a challenging and highly rewarding career, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do:

• Assist in planning menus.
• Prepare food following planned menus and standardized recipes and in compliance with all applicable food preparation regulations and guidelines. Maintain high standards of quality food production, nutrition, and portion control. Prepare sufficient quantity of food to meet requirements, ensure served at proper temperature, and maintain an attractive appearance and appealing taste.
• Maintain proper sanitation and safety in food preparation areas.
• Assist in cleaning of cooking area and other kitchen equipment and facilities.
• Consult with Supervisor on issues of menu planning, care planning, food preparation, therapeutic diets, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Why You Are Qualified:
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• At least 1 year of related work experience required, preferably in restaurant or food service environment.
• On a daily basis, throughout the workday: Must be capable of sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, turning, bending, stooping, crouching and kneeling, reaching over the head, grasping with both hands, and fine manipulation. Must physically be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted.

Why You Should Apply:

• Competitive pay.
• Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and more.
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay programs

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Hired candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, valid references, pre-employment drug test, physical and proof of employment eligibility. EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.