Bring your creativity and passion for cooking to The Glen!
nThe Glen, a Life Plan Community is seeking a full-time experienced cook for our new Independent Living community. For us, it is about working with individuals who agree that the dining experience should always be a positive one for the residents of The Glen.
nWhy Choose The Glen:
nOur Management Team and Board of Directors work to honor the rich history of The Glen, and ensure that The Glen remains at the forefront of our industry and a vital part of the local community for over 125 years.
nWe are an organization culture focusing on “resident directed” philosophy that caters to each resident's individuality by respecting their choices, preserving their dignity and giving them every opportunity to live a purposeful life.
nWe focus on developing and fostering close ties. Team members build relationships among themselves and the residents they serve. The Glen places emphasis on the value of connection.
nASSIGNED SHIFT: Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. with a 30-minute break. Must be available for days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for preparing high-quality meals in accordance with food health & safety regulations and company standards. Responsibilities include following instruction relating to the timely preparation of food orders, organizing workstations and assisting other cooks as needed. Must be versed in various cooking techniques and methods to prepare meals in an open kitchen concept with frequent interaction with dining customers.
nQUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
nMust be people-oriented individual with excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
nHas the ability to perform calmly under pressure
nUses critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve problems quickly
nMust be able to work overtime as required.
nWell organized, productive and self-motivated.
nHigh School education or GED preferred.
nServSafe certification or state equivalent.
nWorking knowledge of food handling, preparation, production, standard kitchen equipment, food safety and sanitation.
nAbility to read, speak, write and follow oral and written directions.
nMinimum 1 year experience as a sauté’ cook, line cook, sous chef or executive chef in a full-service restaurant or healthcare foodservice facility.
nWilling to work flexible hours
nADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
nHas knowledge of standard cooking, baking, grilling and sauté’ techniques.
nAbility to learn new recipes and procedures rapidly.
nMonitors personal performance and makes improvement daily where needed.
nManages time effectively.
nPreparing high quality meals and food items according to company production guides and recipes
nEnsuring all foods are stored and held at the correct temperature according to health department regulations.
nEnsuring that food portions and plate presentation meet company standards
nEnsuring all equipment and utensils are sanitary before each use.
nEnsuring all food preparation areas are clean and sterilized before each use.
nAssisting other cooks to ensure that food orders are completed in a timely manner
nEfficiently resolving all issues regarding any customer orders.
nEnsuring that all food health, safety and sanitation regulations are followed.
nResponsible for proper labeling, dating and rotation of all food items according to policy.
nOperate/Clean equipment per department procedures after each use and cleaning schedule.
nEnsures kitchen cleanliness at end of shift.
nAssist in the cross training of employees as required by Chef/Kitchen Manager.
nAssist in cooking, preparation and service for food for special events when required
nMust be comfortable working in an open kitchen concept with frequent guest interaction.
nOther related projects, duties and responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary.
nMATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
nAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute recipe conversions and recipe yields.
nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May oversee the cooking activities of Dietary Assistants as assigned by manager. May be required to assist Culinary Services Department with replacement calls for absentees and call-ins.
nPHYSICAL DEMANDS:
nMust be able to fulfill job requirements in a high-energy, high-traffic area.
nMust be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 90 pounds.
nMust be able to withstand long periods of standing, walking, bending and reaching
nAbility to work all hours, late evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays
nMust have corrected vision and visual acuity for color discrimination, reading recipes and examining of cooked and stored foods.
nMust have taste and smell discrimination to determine nutritional quality and palatability of foods.
nMust be able to work in warm, humid environment with sudden temperature changes when entering freezer or refrigerator
nMust be able to safely work with cleaning chemicals
nBENEFIT PACKAGE:
nCompetitive pay-rates
nGroup medical, dental and vision plans
nSupplemental Insurance available during open enrollment once a year
nPaid Time Off (PTO)
nPaid Holidays on hire
n403 (b) Retirement Plan