Come and join our vibrant retirement community and enjoy being a key member of our Team. We know that our people are the key to our success. We are a CCRC situated on a beautiful 50-acre campus with warm and friendly staff.

Primary Purpose: We are looking for a passionate culinary individual to fill the Cook position in our Food Services Department. The cook position is responsible for resolving issues and serving as a link between Dining, Dietary and upper management. The ideal candidate will be a competent individual who will be able to guide and maintain professional examples in a gracious, hospitable environment. The cook will be well-versed in processes under the role's responsibility and will be results-driven and focused.

Essential Responsibilities: Monitor food prep, plating, recipes, activities along with other cooks, prep cooks and other kitchen workers. Ability to maintain new cooking techniques and utilize all kitchen equipment. Plan menus, requisition food and kitchen supplies. Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies and ingredients. Preps food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, making dressings, preparing sauces, cooking to proper temperatures). Cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the Kitchen staff Cooks' meals to order. Monitors and tasting food created by other cooks and takes accountability of food coming out of the kitchen. Cleanup & sanitize food prep area and kitchen. Stock inventory appropriately. Always Maintains a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers. Directly supervises food-service associates as a role model in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws. Trains employees; plans, assigns and directs work; appraises performance. Advises management of purchasing requirements with a focus on minimizing waste and avoiding product shortages. Use approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, consistency, serving temperatures and standard portion control. Stores, labels and dates food items according to policy; maintains established food rotations in storage to minimize spoilage and waste. Follow all safety guidelines to ensure

Qualifications/Skills: Prep Cook experience required. Line Cook experience required. Experience in High End hospitality is plus. Must possess a positive attitude and be a team player. Must have excellent customer service skills

Physical Requirements: Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Long periods of standing and walking. Must be able to walk the entire campus. Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents and other staff. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., more than fifty (50) pounds. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents. Is subject to falls, bumps from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, etc. May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions. etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. May be required to work on weekends and holidays. May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.

Full-Time Benefits

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

403(b) Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Long Term Disability

Voluntary AFLAC

LegalCare

Paid Time Off

Student Loan Paydown Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarships

Employee Appreciation Events

Technology

ADP

HRIS/Payroll System Software

MealTracker

Nutrition Management