** Cook - Starting at $16.50/HR**

** The Villages of Windcrest**

** Fredericksburg, TX**

**Currently offering $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for FT and $500 SIGN-ON BONUS for PT!!!**

Competitive pay starting at $16.50/HR

**The Villages of Windcrest**, a Solvere Living managed community, is currently searching for an experienced **Cook** for our senior living community located in **Fredericksburg, TX**. We offer both Assisted Living and Memory care services to our residents. If you have a passion for working with seniors and helping them to live a joyful, purposeful life that enhances and encourages their total well-being please apply today!

**As a Certified Great Place to Work for four years in a row , Solvere Living proudly offers:**

* Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

* Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability

* Paid Time off and Holidays

* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

**At Solvere Living we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion . To learn more about our philosophy click on the link below:**

*Solvere Living has adopted a policy that requires all team members to be fully-vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exemptions based on medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or applicable state laws and regulations.*

**Job Summary:**

The Community Cook reports to the Community Chef and assists in preparing meals in a safe and appetizing manner in compliance with dietary standards and food-related Community policies and procedures.

**Cook Procedure:**

**Essential Functions:**

* Prepares food items on Community Chefs daily menu for Residents within scheduled time frame.

* Keeps food service areas clean.

* Monitors inventory.

* Supervises servers in the absence of the Community Chef.

* Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment.

* Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to: ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers.

* Assures that Resident diets are being followed.

* Assures employees and Resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis.

* Reports to Community Chef any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment.

* Observes and communicates to Community Chef any problems or potential problems in the dietary department.

* Has the ability to work with little or no supervision.

* Has the ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product.

* Has the ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving

* Has the ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress

* Has the ability to recognize needs and help others without prompting

* Has the ability to relate well with other employees and Residents of the Community.

* Is neat, clean, and works safely.

* Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness.

* Respects Resident rights and adheres to Community policy on Resident care.

* Performs all other duties assigned by Community Chef.

**Compliance and Safety:**

* Follows all emergency procedures.

* Understands all safety policies and procedures.

* Reports on-the-job injuries to the Community Chef before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.

**Communication:**

* Communicates effectively with Community Chef and other staff.

* Immediately advises Community Chef of any changes in physical and mental health of a Resident.

* Maintains acceptable attendance record, notifying chef if expected to be late or unable to work in accordance with Community HR policies and procedures, and follows work schedule.

**Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:**

* Serv Safe Certification required.

* Has a working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.

* Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelines.

* Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings.

* Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills.

* Experienced in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.

* Ability to read, write, and speak English

**Physical Requirements:**

* Physically able to bend and reach.

* Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 40-50 pounds if necessary.

* Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.

* Ability to work in a hot/humid environment for extended amounts of time.

* May be subject to burns from hot foods, cuts from knives, and falls on slippery floors if caution is not used when working.

* Can determine quality and palatability of food through taste and smell.

**Miscellaneous:**

* May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.

* May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.

* May be required to work extended hours (up to 16 hours per day).

* May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,including HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C viruses.

* Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset Residents due to mentalstatus.

* In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.

* Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required.

* Could be asked to submit to random drug test during employment.

* May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.

* May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents apartments.