Daily Pay Available

Cook

We currently have full-time and part-time positions available.

Ready to make a difference while enjoying what you do? We are seeking a Cook to join our amazing Chandler team. Our Cook plays an important role in the lives of the seniors we serve and are a key member of our team. By creating nutritious and appetizing meals for our seniors, you have the joy knowing you are contributing to their quality of life and building priceless relationships. How rewarding is it to feel inspired, valued, and appreciated all while having fun and knowing you make a tangible and emotional impact from your work.

Responsibilities: (include, but not limited to)

Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
Knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.

Essential Job Functions:
Exemplify at all times the Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization.
Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards at all times.
Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedures.
Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance: and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations/procedures to promote improved food service.
The Community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected, as a condition of employment, to follow the following in all interactions with residents, fellow employees and guests:
We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name, and with a smile.
We treat everyone with courteous respect.
We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
We embrace and value our differences.
We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
We ask "Is there anything else I can do for you?"
We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
We pay attention to details.
All other duties assigned by the Dietary Manager

Education Required / Preferred:
High school diploma or the equivalent education, training and experience.
Culinary Degree preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year of restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

Knowledge/Skills:
Menu presentation, food preparation, production, food delivery systems, and utility
Knowledge in all area of local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
Good communication skills (oral and written)
Good inter-departmental communication and teamwork skills.
Knowledge preparation and line production communication to other line/prep/dish person/management staff.
Must hold current state required sanitation (Safe Food Handling and/or Certified Food Manager) certification/license.

Special Requirements (if applicable):
Doctor's statement verifying free from communicable disease

Physical activities of the position
Lifts up to 50 lbs. occasionally
Carries up to 50 lbs. occasionally
Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally
Talks and listen occasionally
Stands and walks 8 hours per day (combined) - 8 hour day