Cook
five star senior livingNewark (DE)
About the role
CookThe Cook position is part of the Culinary Team responsible for providing delicious and nutritious meals for our residents, guests, and team members.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe Opportunity
The Cook position is part of the Culinary Team responsible for providing delicious and nutritious meals for our residents, guests, and team members.
What You'll Do
Essential Duties:
Prepare meals for residents and their guests in a timely and consistent manner.
Cook and assemble meals according to established recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
Collaborate with culinary staff, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals to accommodate special dietary needs, allergies, and food intolerances of residents.
Order and inventory food and supplies, monitoring stock levels and rotation to minimize waste.
Assist with menu development, recipe tasting, and special event planning.
Ensure work environment and stations are clean and sanitized.
Inspect food products and supplies as needed.
Determine food and supply needs based on menu and dietary needs.
Communicate changes or shortages quickly and effectively.
Comply with outlined safety regulations, procedures, and 5-Star policies.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include customer service, inventory, food safety, and communication.
What You'll Bring
Position Requirements / Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
Demonstrates effective time management skills.
Experience and/or knowledge of special diets, meal preparation for large groups, and safe food handling techniques are required.
Ability to read and understand recipes, work in a team environment, work flexible shifts, handle multiple tasks at one time, and communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing.
Ability to perform detail work involving math calculations, problem solve, handle emergency situations, read and understand menus.
Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices.
Comfortable standing, stopping, squatting, twisting, and moving frequently.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
Location InformationSomerford House & Place Newark is a beautiful community in Newark, DE, with more than 120 units offering assisted living and Alzheimer's care.
Job TypePart-Time
Job CategoryDietary
Work ShiftWeekend
Auto req ID146036BR
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