Senior Living Cook - Service-Driven, Full-Time

Ecumen; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ecumen in Minnesota is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook and serve meals for residents while accommodating special diets and dietary requests. The role requires maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen and following facility policies to ensure high levels of service.

This full-time position involves a 10:30a-7:30p schedule, rotating weekends and holidays, with competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be 17 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Responsibilities

• Provides exemplary service to our residents, families and guests, ensuring all feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service.
• Preps, prepares, cooks and serves meals to residents, families, guests and employees. Properly operates and maintains all equipment in the food preparation area. Reports production shortages/overages to the supervisor immediately.
• Accurately follows directions and recipes. Ability to convert recipes for various size groups. Follows production guidelines for best product usage, portion control and use of leftovers.
• Maintains adequate inventory of food and supplies notifying supervisor if they are missing something.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and efficiently organized work area. Complies with all federal and state regulations.
• Assists with stocking and putting away groceries as directed. Products will be labeled, dated and rotated ensuring an adequate, fresh inventory of food and supplies.
• Partners with department leaders to maintain awareness of facility special events and activities to ensure adequate product and labor are available.
• Ensures residents with special diets receive appropriate food. Accommodates resident requests promptly.
• Demonstrates proper safety and sanitation techniques as part of the work.
• Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the leadership team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Ecumen in Minnesota is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook and serve meals for residents while accommodating special diets and dietary requests. The role requires maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen and following facility policies to ensure high levels of service.

This full-time position involves a 10:30a-7:30p schedule, rotating weekends and holidays, with competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.