JOB TITLE: Cook PROPERTY: Echo Lake DEPARTMENT: Dining Services REPORTS TO: Director of Dining Services FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY: The Cook is responsible for the daily preparation and presentation of food for residents and guests. These activities will fulfill the SageLife Mission and demonstrate the We Care Values and the Sage Associate Promise. OUR WE CARE VALUES Work as a Team Exceptional Service Always Commitment to the Sage Community Anticipate Residents’ Needs Respect for Residents, their Families and Each Other Exercise Common Sense SAGE ASSOCIATE PROMISE Live the Values Be Welcoming Be Helpful Be Conscientious Be Accountable Be Open Take Pride in My Work & Myself PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:1. Practice The Sage Way and Live the Values – Commit to and demonstrate the We Care Values & Sage Promises2. Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.3. Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.4. Monitor delivery, storage, inventory, and security of all food and supplies during shift. Check vendor deliveries for quality and accuracy of quantities received.5. Maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen and kitchen equipment during shift.6. Keep current with state and facility required annual training7. Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school or GED equivalent Experience: Minimum of one year’s experience as a cook. Skills: Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills. Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures. Must be able to work well in a team environment and work calmly and effectively under pressure. Licensures and Certifications: First Aid and CPR certification preferred. ServSafe certification a plus. WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 25 pounds without assistance. Able to hear, speak, bend, stoop, stand, reach as needed. Able to walk up and down 4 flights of stairs. Able to carry out responsibilities according to company or state guidelines and with limited or no supervision. Equipment Used: Large and small kitchen equipment and appliances, knives, cutters, peelers and other kitchen hand tools. Other Requirements: Able to stay beyond scheduled shift in the event of an emergency or inclement weather.