• The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Prepare food items using standardized recipes
• Determine food and supplies needed and coordinate meal production with serving hours
• Prepare all special dietary need as directed by the resident menus
• Monitor all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality are upheld at all times
• Maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards
• Assist with orientation and training of new kitchen associates
• Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures
• Attend all in-services as required
• Responsible for following all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling
• Assist with proper documentation of temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning schedules
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum of one year experience as cook preparing full line of menu items
• Able to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Able to prepare therapeutic/modified diets.
• Banquet Experience preffered

• Willingness to work with the elderly in a senior living environment
• Able to prepare therapeutic/modified diets.
• Able to prepare food in a senior housing environment, which meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards.
• Able to work on all Holidays, and for pre-planned special events.

• Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting
• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk or hear
• Taste or smell

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

• Day shift
• Evening shift

• Restaurant/Cooking: 1 year (Required)