Cook: Assisted Living

Cook

Part Time | Days/Evenings (11 am - 7:30 pm)

*** $15/hr to $16.80/hr Based on Experience ***

Department: Assisted Living

Shift: Part Time working 11am-7pm, 16 hours per week

We seek caring team members willing and able to commit to Our Values: Compassion, Attitude of Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Nurturing and Giving .

The Cook supports our mission and values by providing high quality food service to all residents and employees; promoting optional nutritional status for each resident by providing a diet in accordance with physician's orders and consistent with the resident's ethnic, cultural and religious and general food preferences and restrictions which the facility can readily accommodate.

The Cook's primary responsibilities include:

• Prepares meals according to menu and ensures meals are served in a timely manner.
• Coordinates dietary functions and/or special events.
• Responsible for prep work for next day.
• General sanitation procedures, including performing tasks on a cleaning schedule, daily sanitation evaluations, maintaining a clean work area at all times, etc.
• Responsible for washing pots and pans.
• Records daily temperatures on foods, and on refrigerators and freezer.
• Informs dietary manager of any diet changes from nursing.
• Responsible for preparing foods for special activities.
• Responsible for putting stock away.
• Attends dietary meetings.
• Attends facility in-services.
• Other duties as assigned.

What do I need for this role?

• A High School Degree or equivalent in preferred
• Prior cooking experience in a restaurant or institutional setting is preferred but not required
• ServSafe Certification is a PLUS, but not required

What makes Brethren Care Village unique?

Our Mission here at Brethren Care Village , as a Christian based senior living community , is to provide exceptional individualized care and services. Our employees are committed to exceeding the expectations of our residents and their family members.

Brethren Care Village has served our community since 1972. We consistently offer first-class care through a wide range of services from apartment living, home care, cutting edge physical and aquatic therapy, memory care, assisted living and long-term nursing care.

Why work here?

Our Values at Brethren Care Village impact not only our residents but also our employees. We recognize the success of our Mission relies on the hard work and dedication of our team members. Our inviting atmosphere overflows from mutual respect, a shared purpose, teamwork and opportunities for professional & personal growth. We provide compassionate team members much more than a career!

Brethren Care Village puts our employee appreciation into action! We offer:

• Excellent benefit options for part time & full-time employees including PTO, 7 paid holidays and 401K with Company Match
• Comprehensive benefits for full time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, company paid Life Insurance and more
• Scholarship opportunities for high school & college students
• Tuition Reimbursement for LPN and RN advancement
• FREE use of our Pool & Fitness Center
• Discounts on meals and cell phone plans
• Employee promotions with a Commitment to growing our leaders

Brethren Care Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status.

This position description contains the major responsibilities required to perform this job. These responsibilities may change at any time to better meet the needs of our clients, residents, or agency.