Cook

Position Overview

The Cook will have some involvement with food ordering and accountability, preparation, food delivery and cleanliness in accordance with appropriate health department regulations. This position assists in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for the residents.

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner
• Take initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority
• Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current resident’ families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors, and regulators)
• Communicate professionally and cooperate with supervisor and all community personnel
• Reinforce a customer experience of the highest quality
• Model the Absaroka Senior Living Leadership Values.

• Help Dining Services Director schedule staff, assist in orienting new staff
• Ensure equipment is maintained and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly
• Strictly adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food-borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fires safety and sanitation, promptly addressing any transgression

• Ensure food is prepared according in a nutritional, appetizing fashion, and presented in an attractive manner.
• See that appropriate snacks are available to residents with special dietary needs
• Ensure all utensils, dishes and equipment and work areas are cleaned properly and in a timely manner.
• Store food properly

• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights

• Attend all required in-service training

• Follow and communicate company policy and procedures

• Must be formally trained in culinary arts or have equivalent experience in the culinary arts.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular, reliable attendance
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit (if required by state regulations)
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the public
• Must meet all health requirements, including TB
• Must pass criminal background check
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly

• This position is hourly
• Available to work weekends or after-hours work