What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook- CW position at Friendly Senior Living?
Friendly Senior Living is a highly rated Senior Care Community, - we embrace and live our values every day: Friendship, Teamwork, Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Customer Focus. Because Friends Care Always!
We consider many different factors to determine your compensation package at FSL. We assess your specific job family, level, relevant skills, experience, and other special trainings, or accomplishments you bring to the position. Pay decisions are also guided by our financial means as well as analyzed against what others earn internally. We strive to pay competitively and offer market differentiated benefits and perquisites in line with our compensation philosophy. The salary range is a reflection of many similar like positions and your actual compensation may not be at the high or low end of the range but will be based on your unique skills and other criteria mentioned. FSL is committed to offering each individual an elevated employee experience through growth and learning opportunities in addition to an inclusive work culture coupled with other perquisites.
Position Summary
Position Summary
To prepare quality food and provide excellent service as direct by Dining Services Director and/or Executive Chef while following all applicable federal, state, and local standards.
Essential Job Functions
- Review menus prior to preparation of food.
- Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
- Prepare and serve alternative menu items as needed as requested by a resident due to temporary or permanent food allergies or dietary restrictions by their personal physician.
- Inspect special diet orders to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
- Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, prep sheets, reports, daily menus, and submit to the Executive Chef/Lead Cook.
- Ensure that all dining procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
- Ensure that menus are filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department staff as well as with other departments within the community to assure that food service can be properly maintained to exceed the needs of the residents.
- Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Executive Chef and/or Dining Services Director immediately.
- Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
- Assist in the inventory and storage of in-coming food, and supplies, as necessary.
- Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate or as directed.
Other Job Functions
Job Requirements
- Requires ability to relate and be respectful to a wide variety of people and provide superior customer service to all, including Residents, co-workers, vendors, family members and visitors.
- Must report to work on time, and in proper uniform, and adhere to attendance policy.
- Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding information about Resident, co-workers, vendors, family members and visitors.
- Must have reliable transportation.
Expectations of the Position
- Dependable, report to work on-time for every scheduled shift (ready to work at beginning - start time of shift) and work full scheduled shifts unless physically unable or pre-approved Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes personal and vacation.
- Willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required by the position and/or approved by management.
- Have reliable transportation to and from work.
- Must be clean and neat in appearance and have a “friendly,” hospitality-oriented, and service-oriented demeanor.
- Abide by work-related / job procedures and organization policies; (refer to the Employee Handbook).
Qualifications of the Position
- A combination of experience, education, and/or training which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge and skills:
- Education: Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education, or in the process of obtaining one.
- Experience: One (1) year culinary experience in a hotel, country club, restaurant, or senior living community.
- Skills:
- Licenses / Certifications: Servsafe certification and/or Monroe County Level 1 Food Worker Certification required.
Conditions of Employment
- Work is performed in a clean, well lit, Community setting.
- Employee must be able to perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodation may apply).
Physical Requirements
- Refer to Physical Requirements form.
- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by Cloverwood.
- May be requested to assist in the evacuation of Residents or perform other procedures to protect the safety of Residents, visitors and team members during emergency situations.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and very effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the above position. However, this job description in no way states or implies that the duties specifically identified are the only duties required to perform this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Employees may perform other related duties within Federal and/or State regulations to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This job description is not a guarantee of employment for any set period and that either the organization or employee may terminate employment at any time with or without case. Furthermore, this job description may be added to or revised at any time.
