Qualifications :

• To become a Cook, you will need
• High School diploma or equivalent and previous experience, as well as at least 1 year of experience as a cook
• Basic knowledge of all regulations regarding sanitation and infection control
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times with the ability to effectively perform conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed
• Maintains or exceeds standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job which includes, but is not limited to seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching overhead, crouching / kneeling or crawling, as well as the ability to regularly lift / move up to 50lbs independently and up to 100lbs with assistance
• To be a Cedarhurst team member means you’re devoted to doing The Friend’s Work : In your every effort, you reassure, energize, and inspire older adults in Cedarhurst

Benefits :

• Cedarhurst believes in promoting from within
• Cedarhurst offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service)
• Cedarhurst offers wages on-demand which allows you to access your earned wages before your payday
• Cedarhurst considers the health and safety of its patients, family members, and team members as its highest priorities

Responsibilities :

• You will provide a top-notch dining experience for our residents and their families
• You will be responsible for preparing food as well as addressing any special dietary needs for all residents within the community
• Additionally, you’ll assist with all catering services, special party needs and marketing functions
• You will work alongside the Dining Services Director to ensure the best dining experience for our residents and create a pleasant and sanitary cooking and dining area
• As a Cook, working with the Dining Services Director, you will impact the lives of our residents by
• Ensures the proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and standardized recipes
• Tastes and prepares food to determine quality
• Prepares all special dietary needs as directed by the Dining Services Director and / or menus assigned
• Determines food and supplies needed and coordinate meal production with serving hours

Last updated : 2024-05-03