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.
- Follow production and prep sheets for daily assignments
- Prepare necessary food for breakfast / lunch / dinner according to production sheets.
- Focus on plate presentation and garnishing.
- Properly record daily temperature logs and other regulatory paperwork
- Label, date, and properly store all food.
- Follow all sanitation protocols.
- Have assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects.
- Work clean and organized. Cleaning as you go.
- Assist in other areas of the kitchen as needed. This is a team atmosphere.
- High school education or equivalent.
- One year of cooking experience in a restaurant or 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.
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