Cook

Company: Commonwealth Senior Living
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

CookUS-VA-ChesapeakeJob ID: 2022-11622Type: Regular Part-Time# of Openings: 1Category: Dining ServicesCommonwealth Senior Living at Georgian ManorOverviewDo you know food and love the excitement of being in the kitchen preparing something amazing? The Cooks in our communitites do too! Their role is to assist the Dining Services Director (Executive Chef) in serving our residents amazingly delicious meals, in their home. They also support the creation and execution of our signature dining services programs. These culinary team members provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional and memorable dining experience for all of our residents. We serve Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner as well as two snacks, seven days a week. No late nights or super early mornings! Benefits:

• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Health Savings Accounts
• 401k available to all Commonwealth Senior Living associates
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Fund
• Various Shifts
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Discounts ProgramsResponsibilities--- Professional diploma or food services management experience required.--- Minimum 1 year of cooking experience required.--- Working experience in the retirement home industry preferred.--- Demonstrated knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation required.--- Knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling required.--- Ability to lift up to 50lb required.--- Effective communication skills.--- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.--- Highly effective teamwork skills.--- Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail required.--- Attention to detail in all areas of work.--- Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.--- Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.--- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.Qualifications
  • Serve Safe Certification and previous line-cook experience in the food service industry would be ideal. Commonwealth Senior Living requires COVID vaccination for all employees. Commonwealth Senior Living is a recognized leader in senior living, employing around 2,000 associates, and is a four consecutive year recipient of the Great Place to Work certification! PI181889601

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