What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook - Dietary position at Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community?
At Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community, we believe supporting our employees enables exceptional care for our residents. We provide opportunities to grow, contribute to work that truly matters, and build a rewarding career while serving residents with dignity and excellence.
Springmoor is a nationally accredited, not-for-profit retirement community located in Northwest Raleigh. We offer an active, engaging lifestyle for our residents while promoting dignity, security, and peace of mind. Nestled on a beautiful 42-acre wooded campus, Springmoor provides a full continuum of care and a supportive, mission-driven workplace.
If you are passionate about positively influencing the lives of residents every day and value excellence, compassion, and teamwork, we invite you to explore a career with Springmoor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Plans individual cooking schedule so that all foods assigned to prepare will be properly cooked and ready at the appropriate time.
- Assembles items needed for preparation from refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms.
- Follows standardized recipes and portioning procedures to prepare meats, gravies, casseroles, vegetables and desserts that require preparation and/or cooking.
- Tastes all food during preparation to ascertain if foods are seasoned and cooked correctly; makes adjustments to seasoning and cooking time as necessary.
- Merchandises foods to be served in the dining room and at special functions in such a way to make them attractive and easily served in standardized portions.
- Monitors tray line and dining rooms throughout serving periods to ensure that foods are available to replenish when needed without delay.
- Keeps cooking area in kitchen clean and orderly at all times, following outlined cleaning procedures.
- Performs related tasks as assigned.
Schedule: 10:00AM to 6:30PM with alternating weekends
Benefits & Perks
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our full time team members.
Health & Insurance Benefits
- Medical insurance with two plan options
- Dental insurance with two plan options
- Vision insurance
- A variety of supplemental insurance options
Holiday Pay
- Full-Time Employees:
Employees who work on a company recognized holiday are paid at 2.5 times their regular rate.
Employees who do not work on a recognized holiday receive 8 hours of holiday pay, in accordance with company policy. - Part-Time Employees:
Employees who work on a company recognized holiday are paid at 1.5 times their regular rate.
Qualifications:
Experience Preferred