Covenant Living at Windsor Park, part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities, is seeking a Part-time Cook. The Cook is responsible for the preparation of food for residents and guests. This position uses standardized recipes to achieve proper quantities and consistent high quality. Must maintain a high standard of sanitation within the department and ensure requirements are met in accordance with Covenant Living standards as well as federal, state, and local regulation. General work hours at 11 am to 7 pm.
In this role, the Cook will:
- Check production and prep sheets for daily assignments and work with production supervisor for any special assignments.
- Prepare necessary food for meals according to production sheet.
- Set up meal for residents according to steam table diagram.
- Prepare sandwiches and other items as necessary for meals
- Break down and clean up serving line and all other food areas.
- Properly record all left-overs; labels, dates and properly store.
- Prepare all prep items and necessary foods for meal according to production sheets.
- Assist with set-up of steam table.
- Take and record temperatures. Correct any temperature discrepancy immediately.
- Plate food as ordered with attention to appearance and garnish.
- Clean up steam table and all hot food areas.
- Complete weekly cleaning assignments as scheduled and follow sanitation regulations.
The ideal candidate will have:
- High school education or equivalent.
- One year of food service experience in an institutional setting preferred.
- Current state sanitation certificate or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to read, write and speak in English effectively to use recipes, prepare meals and communicate effectively.
- Ability to perform math to adjust recipes and convert measurements.
- Understanding of standard food measurements and equivalents.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and follow tasks through to completion.
- Ability to work cooperatively with staff within the department and in other departments.
- Willingness to work and interact with older adults.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person