With a shared legacy in business and healthcare innovation, our family of care-oriented organizations blends values built on compassion and faith with high-quality senior care - long-term care, Alzheimer's and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapies, hospice, and palliative care.

As a Cook are responsible for providing a pleasurable dining experience for customers by preparing high quality food. As well as managing all aspects of food preparation and production in an environment that meets sanitation guidelines. Duties can range from preparing ingredients to be cooked, to being responsible for grilling all foods.

Models a service attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients and co-workers.

Ensure resident, patient, visitor, and co-worker safety by remaining aware of and reporting any new or existing safety hazards.

Maintain good attendance record; arrive at work timely and conform to scheduled work hours

Perform all job duties safely

Wear appropriate and assigned protective gear, i.e. apron, hair nets

Ability to follow opening and closing procedures

Maintain standards of cleanliness, i.e. washing hands and food

Prepare and cook resident meals in quantities and diet plans (i.e. therapeutic, puree) according to menu, recipes and number of persons served; be sure alternates are prepared

Pull items needed according to production sheets and recipes for meal service.

Clean work area and equipment (i.e. ovens, steamers, tilt sink, food warmers) in accordance with sanitation requirements

Final check of area to be sure it is clean, and all items are stored correctly, correcting any problems

Taste, smell, and observe food to ensure conformity with recipes and appearance

Comply with standards established by department manager

Monitor portion control guidelines for individual residents

Follow posted Timeline Guides for Cooks, as assigned by department manager, according to your shift

Perform other similar duties as assigned by Chef

High school diploma or equivalent

2-3 years of cooking experience, banquet cooking experience a plus.

Previous supervisory experience is a plus

Problem solvingthe individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully

Oral communicationthe individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts productive meetings

Leadershipthe individual inspires and motivates others to perform well and accepts feedback from others, possesses political savvy and is a team player

Quality managementthe individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Judgmentthe individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions

Ability to prepare meals in accordance with written menu, approved recipes and special diet requirements

Ability to understand recipes

Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English

Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements

Ability to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities

Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures

Ability to perform Essential Duties

Genuine caring for and interest in the care of seniors, including those with cognitive deficits.

Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English

Ability to work independently; able to establish priorities and deadlines

Ability to adjust to changing conditions, frequent demands and stressful situations

Ability to organize work flow and document timely and accurately

Ability to acquire new knowledge to perform additional or more difficult tasks

Ability to maintain a positive, stable disposition in performing, working in association with staff and residents

Ability to maintain a high level of performance in an environment of frequent demands and changes

Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and to be able to follow both verbal and written instructions

Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures

Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements as outlined below

Ability to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and Employee Responsibilities

Ability to communicate with all levels of teammates and provide exceptional customer service.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality; able to handle confidential information and use good judgement when making decisions

Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements

Ability to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities.

Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures.