What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Cook position at Wisteria Place Assisted Living?
Wisteria Place Assisted Living and Memory Care is currently seeking a Dietary Cook to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:
Celebration
Accountability
Passion for Learning
Love One Another
Intelligent Risk Taking
Customer Second (Employee First!)
Ownership
About the Opportunity
Ensures efficient, timely, and friendly service to all residents and staff. Maintains proper sanitation and safety procedures and high quality food preparation and presentation. Orders, receives, and rotates stock in conjunction with the Food Service Director. Reads and follows recipes to ensure consistency of the product. Prepares and serves food items for breakfast, lunch or dinner as assigned. Assists with meeting or exceeding resident dining expectations. Is knowledgeable in food preparation techniques and presentation. Other relevant duties may be required or assigned by Supervisor.
Critical Success Factors
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and comprehend the same.
- Willingness to learn new food preparation techniques and presentation.
- Knowledge of special dietary needs of residents and the required meal prep techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team. Must display team behaviors.
- Ability to effectively deal with conflict or customer complaints.
- Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Follows all food safety and equipment safety procedures.
- Knowledge of and compliance with community quality standards and requirements.
- Ability to "short order" cook.
- Must be dependable, punctual, self-motivated, and able to work without constant supervision.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of one year of cooking experience (some short order cooking) and quantity cooking.
- Must possess Serv-Safe certification, or willing to obtain upon hire.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision Insurance
Schedule
- Day shift
- Holidays
- 12 Hour Shifts
Wisteria Place is the perfect place to jumpstart your career. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a change, our community is a truly outstanding workplace. From skilled clinical professionals to passionate chefs, we hire the best of the best to work in our dedicated senior living community in Abilene, Texas. We’re proud to recruit employees who are excited about the opportunity to become a part of a thriving and person-focused community. Join our local team of professionals today. Check out our job openings below and take the next step toward your dream career.
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