Arbor Rose, a 62 apartment Assisted Living Community, is seeking a qualified individual for our team of caring, dedicated professionals possessing great culinary skills and a desire to make a difference in the lives of our residents.

We are seeking an experienced cook to fill a 34 hour/wk position at Arbor Rose. The kitchen is staffed with at least one cook per shift, from 5:30am - 7pm. The weekend schedule rotates and is also based on the needs of the community and any major functions.

If you are a Scratch cook, enthusiastic team player with a passion for serving the elderly – then we want to meet with you.

Wehave several on-line programs currently being used by our staff:

• Inovalon is our on-line scheduling program. At the click of a button, you can request time off or request to pick upa shift. You can also send email/text notification to request coverage ofan open shift.
• Relias is our on-line education program. Classes are assigned via email for you to complete in the allotted time at yourown pace.
• Paylocity is our online payroll system. We are all direct deposit and you are able toview your check right online. Inaddition, we communicate to staff through this system.

The Cooks duties include but are not limited to:

• Assure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
• Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other department within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures.

The successful candidate:

• Must be ServeSafe Certified
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures, as well as related laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing home operation.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices.

If this sounds like a place you would want to continue your career, please click apply here to complete out online application.

EOE/MF.