Cook, Full-Time

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
12 days ago