JOB DESCRIPTION Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Covenant Living is seeking a Cook.
This position is responsible for the preparation of food for residents. This position uses standardized recipes to achieve proper quantities and consistent high quality.
This position must maintain a high standard of sanitation within the department and ensure requirements are met in accordance with Covenant Living standards as well as federal, state, and local regulation.
- Check production and prep sheets for daily assignments and with production supervisor for any special assignments.
- Prepare necessary food for lunch / dinner according to production sheet.
- Set up lunch for residents according to steam table diagram.
- Prepare sandwiches as necessary for residents' lunch / dinner
- Break down and clean up serving line and all other food areas.
- Properly record all left-overs; labels, dates and properly store.
- Prepare all necessary foods for supper meal according to production sheets.
- Complete all prep items according to prep sheet.
- Assist with set-up of steam table for supper.
- Take and record temperatures. Correct any temperature discrepancy immediately.
- Plate food for residents as ordered with attention to appearance and garnish.
- Clean up steam table and all hot food areas.
- Complete weekly cleaning assignments as scheduled.
- High school education or equivalent.
- One year of food service experience in an institutional setting.
- Current state sanitation certificate.
- Ability to read, write and speak in English effectively to use recipes, prepare meals and communicate effectively.
- Ability to perform math to adjust recipes and convert measurements.
- Understanding of standard food measurements and equivalents.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and follow tasks through to completion.
- Ability to work cooperatively with staff within the department and in other departments.
- Willingness to work and interact with older adults.
- Must be of legal driving age and have current legal driver's license.
Compensation Pay Range :
$ - $
For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes :
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
- 403(b) with a 3% employer match
- Fitness center use at most facilities.
- Various voluntary benefits : Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarshipsEmployee assistance programLegal services, home / auto insurance, discount purchasing programPet Insurance
30+ days ago