Cook (Dayshift) - Cottagewood Senior Communities

Cottagewood Senior Communities is located on a beautiful 17 acre campus complete with charming courtyards and attractive cottages. We have a compassionate, caring and dedicated team who daily demonstrate our mission, "To Make a Positive Difference in the Lives of Every Person who Comes in Contact with our Organization". If you enjoy being part of a team, are a caring and compassionate person and love to help people, this position may be a perfect fit for you. Our employees enjoy flexible work schedules, opportunities for advancement and paid comprehensive training.

We offer competitive wages (with no experience). Kitchen experience will be considered in starting wage. This FT (32 hrs.) position is eligible for paid vacation, sick, holidays & floating holidays.

Job Objective(s)

The Cook team member handles all foods in accordance with sanitary procedures/standards and complies with all federal, state and local regulatory procedures regarding food production. This position also does food prep for large quantities (similar to cafeteria or banquet preparation), helps deliver the meals to the buildings and washes dishes. Hours are 8:00-4:30 - no evenings. This position is 32 hours per week and works every other weekend.

Essential Responsibilities

Preparation along with food delivery and cleaning work area
* Summary of general responsibilities include but not limited to the preparation of meals, sanitation of food service areas, accurate record keeping, receiving, rotating/inventory of products.
* Adhere to production sheets and instructions, completing all tasks in a timely manner
* Monitors all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste and quality are upheld at all times
* Maintains sanitary conditions to ensure safety and compliance with regulations; responsible for cleaning work areas and doing dishes
* Follows all local, state and federal policies regarding food handling
* Maintains Health Department standards of personal hygiene/health
* Transports insulated food containers on dollies to the various cottages and other locations on campus using a company vehicle

Qualifications

* High School diploma/GED & a valid drivers license
* Ability to handle multiple priorities
* Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
* Competent in organizational, time management skills
* Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills

General Notes

* This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The employee will also perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the supervisor.
* Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties and hours as needs prevail.

Gentle Touch Health Initiatives is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract. GTHI is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.