Cook

Job Title: Cook Location: Windrose at Weymouth -Weymouth, MA 02190 Hours: Full Time Job Summary: Daily shift operations of the kitchen to include meal preparation, cooking, purchasing, cost control, sanitation, and safety. Ensure that all meals are prepared and presented according to Hallkeen Assisted Living standards. Duties and Responsibilities: The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.
Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
Work closely with the food service director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
Ensure that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards. Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary
condition at all times.
Responsible for the overall food quality and presentation of meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
In the absence of the food service director, oversees daily operations of the kitchen, helping to maintain high standards for food preparation and service.
Assist food service director in menu planning and development, based on resident likes and dislikes.
Train staff to adhere to standard food safety practices. Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of special events, banquets, and theme
meals.
When applicable, acquaint new residents with menus, seating, and dining options and hours.
Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezer temperatures.
Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies. Assist with keeping kitchen floors clean (sweep and mop) and trash emptied.
Assist food service director with in-services. May require weekends and holidays May perform other duties as assigned food service director and executive director.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
Culinary training preferred Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a lead cook or chef in a hospitality or healthcare
environment
Serve Safe Certification Able to read and follow recipes and printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and
logs
Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking and service
Required Behavior:
Able to build positive and strong relationships with employees, coworkers and residents
Focused and dedicated to provide excellent customer service Able to handle multiple jobs and priorities Accepts direction from superiors or other experienced staff
Shares job knowledge or resident information with others as needed Gives and welcomes feedback Operate and Maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner
Physical Demands:
Physically able to move at least 50 lbs. without assistance. Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas. Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings. Physically able to stand for long periods of time.
Benefits: Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident referral bonus. If you are interested in applying or know someone to refer for the position please call community or e-mail resume to Elizabeth Coward at