Cook

Full Time & Part Time

Payrates up to $18.50 (based on specific job title and experience level)

Glenaire, part of Brightspire, is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Cary, NC, offering faith-based service in the full continuum of care; Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing. It is our mission to "honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of those we serve".

Learn more about our Dining options at Glenaire: https://www.brightspire.org/glenaire/life-at-glenaire/dining.aspx

Team members with a strong skillset combined with a heart for service will thrive in our environment committed to outstanding care and growth for our team members, personally and professionally!

We are committed to offering an outstanding and caring work environment along with benefits and perks that positively impact the lives of our team members!

The Cook at Glenaire will enjoy benefits and perks including:

• PAL (Paid Annual Leave) eligibility
• Excellent medical/dental insurance at a low cost
• Insurance for family members at low cost
• Disability and life insurance
• Vision program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan (401k) eligibility
• Access to the Wellness Center and free wellness programs
• Delicious discounted meals
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Significant personal/professional development opportunities through PHI University and PHI Leadership Academy
• Employee assistance
• Employee scholarships
• Referral program
• A true team spirit and belief in making a difference together!

Responsibilities of a Cook include:

• Preparing all food items that are listed on the production sheets according to the meal.
• Following production sheets that allocate foods to be distributed to the dining room and therapeutic serving areas.
• Following standardized recipe and production sheets.
• Making recommendations to Production Manager.
• Working with Production Manager on a preventive program for all kitchen equipment.
• Observing all safety precautions.
• Maintaining the highest grade of sanitation possible.
• Tasting all food in production to assure that it is properly prepared.
• Observing all principles and practices of safety and sanitation.
• Storing all food and supplies according to health code standards.
• Participating in daily meetings for the production staff.
• Keeping up the sanitation, care and cleaning of all kitchen equipment in assigned area to include pots, pans and utensils.
• Setting up the cafeteria line for all meals.
• Serving the cafeteria line for all meals.
• Preparing therapeutic foods.
• Keeping maintenance logs to insure that all equipment is safe and serviceable.
• Attending meetings/seminars to continually update knowledge of changes, new equipment and new ways of preparing foods.

Requirements of a Cook:

• Minimum of two years general cooking experience or at least one year cooking with knowledge of therapeutic diets.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Available to work any shift required as well as weekends and holidays.
• May be required to work other shifts than the one hired for initially.
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment.

Together We Are Better!

Brightspire is a faith-based, non-profit organization serving over 2000 residents across North Carolina and over 900 employees. Our vision is to create an innovative, vibrant, and diverse culture that provides security and enhances quality of life. To carry out our mission and vision we value:

Empowerment * Choices * Wellness * Excellence * Financial Strength

Special Covid-19 Vaccine Statement: Glenaire follows the CMS/OSHA guidance as it relates to COVID-19. This position is required to be vaccinated or have an approved accommodation.

Brightspire considers applicants based solely on qualifications and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals in regard to race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran's status, disability, genetic information or any other personal characteristic protected by law. Brightspire embraces our differences in age, race, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity, or expression language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Qualified disabled persons (including those with infectious diseases) who with or without a reasonable accommodation can perform the essential functions of their job, are employable as long as their condition does not constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other employees or residents and generally, reasonable accommodations will be made unless it creates an undue hardship for the company.