Cook

Summary 

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Cook to join our team. As a Cook, you will be responsible for prepping ingredients and cooking meals for our residents. The Cook ensures that excellent quality of food service is provided at all times.  

This role reports to the Executive Chef 

Who are we?  

Restaura is an all-new hospitality Company that focuses on elevating senior living dining through unparalleled hospitality, unapologetically delicious culinary experiences and intuitive, AI-powered technology solutions. We are creating something unseen in our industry, including a culture that provides all Restaura associates, from kitchen staff and servers to corporate team members, with a combined ownership stake of over 30% in the company. At Restaura, everyone is an Owner, where every team member feels valued, is empowered to exceed expectations, and has a personal stake in the company’s success.  

Restaura was founded by industry leaders and entrepreneurs who want to completely upend the way senior diving is curated and delivered by bringing elevated quality, concierge-inspired personalization, and culinary variety together with data science for the first time. We are on a Pursuit to change senior living, not just today but as the needs and desire of seniors continue to evolve. Joining Restaura is to be a part of something dynamic, cutting edge, inspiring and impactful with limitless possibility.    

Who are you?  

You are doing something big, but want to be a part of something bigger  

You have experience leading high-performing teams and are passionate about delivering outstanding operational performance  

You are multi-dimensional with an entrepreneurial spirit  

Innovation is part of your DNA; you thrive on the cutting edge and are well-versed in today’s culinary trends  

You have extensive experience using, managing, and implementing food management systems, and have developed new, innovative programs for consumers  

You operate with a strong value system, unquestioned integrity   

You know how to listen with all your senses, and ideate creative solutions  

You can influence results and inspire others through communication   

You have a passion for whole foods ingredients and supporting community-based food systems   

You live to craft visually appealing, flavor-forward, and nutritionally balanced dishes  

You have a history of strong client/customer satisfaction and client retention  

You have a high level of professionalism that shows in everything you do  

You want to have fun with your colleagues and enjoy your work  

Why join us?  

We can offer you something, almost no one else can—the chance to own an organization that will profoundly impact the lives of our customers and empower employees to participate in our shared success. We are building something unique, and you can be a part of it!  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and daily prep list instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules for a population with diverse needs and preferences. 

• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature, and is attractive and tasty. 

• Responsible for the preparation of menu items as assigned by the Sous and Executive Chef(s). 

• Able to meet established food preparation times during busy meal periods. 

• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation. 

• Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures. 

• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat.  

• Ensures food is stored per standards. 

• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed. 

Job Requirements: 

• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently 

• Must be comfortable following recipes and working with technology (tablets) 

• Must be detailed oriented and work as part of a team 

• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and be on call for emergencies 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure. 

• Must possess excellent customer service skills; communicate with residents while maintaining a professional attitude. 

• Attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions for reading recipes, residents’ orders, and daily prep lists. 

• Must be able to multi-task and resolve issues simultaneously without sacrificing quality or safety 

Education and/or Experience Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Culinary degree highly preferred. 

• At least 2 years of strong culinary experience required, preferably in a senior living, hospitality, or similar setting. 

• Experience working as a line cook, preferred. 

• Servsafe Food Handler or Food Manager, preferred. 

• Must possess understanding of cooking methods, procedures, and proper knife handling skills. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to perform repetitive motion such as reaching, bending, stooping and hand, wrist, and body movement on-line cutting/preparing food items. 

• Ability to lift to a maximum of 40 lbs. 

• Ability to walk and stand 90% throughout shift. 

Job Types:  

• Full-time, Part-time