What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Cook position at Triple Crown Senior Living?
Position: Culinary Cook - CARDINAL LANDING MEMORY CARE
Schedule: VARYING DAYS/TIMES
Location: BOWLING GREEN, KY
At Cardinal Landing Memory Care, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care that enriches the lives of our residents. Our team creates a welcoming environment where residents feel at home, supported, and valued. Join us and make a difference in the lives of seniors every day!
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Culinary Cook to join our team at a senior living community. The Culinary Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality meals that meet the nutritional needs and preferences of our residents in a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment.
Essential Duties
Schedule: VARYING DAYS/TIMES
Location: BOWLING GREEN, KY
At Cardinal Landing Memory Care, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care that enriches the lives of our residents. Our team creates a welcoming environment where residents feel at home, supported, and valued. Join us and make a difference in the lives of seniors every day!
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Culinary Cook to join our team at a senior living community. The Culinary Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality meals that meet the nutritional needs and preferences of our residents in a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment.
Essential Duties
- Prepare palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in batches ensuring proper temperature
- Taste all food before serving to residents to ensure the food is good quality and palatable
- Cover all hot plates and place under a heat lamp for delivery; cover and place cold plates in a designated area, ensuring all are served at the proper temperature
- Plan menus and prepare seasonally inspired meals, including any special dietary requirements
- Monitor and record food temperatures at each meal
- Frequently taste and adjust food for proper appearance, flavor, smell, and consistency
- Plan Chef’s Choice items to be served daily, verifying selection with Culinary Director as requested
- Supervise servers to prepare food, clean, and store supplies and equipment
- Oversee servers as they complete resident checklists and communicate to ensure residents’ needs are met
- Assists in receiving and storage of deliveries from vendors
- Maintains a clean food service work area as food preparation and service is in process
- A high school diploma or equivalent required
- Must have completed all ServSafe educational requirements
- Excellent organizational, time-management and computer skills
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
- Willingness to perform additional duties as assigned
- We offer On-Demand Pay so you can access wages you’ve already earned between paydays. Perfect for unexpected expenses!
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) retirement plan (available to both full-time and part-time employees)
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A supportive, inclusive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits for eligible full-time employees
- The opportunity to be part of a growing, vibrant company