Cook - Per Diem

Cook/Chef Per Diem

Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. Its not just a job. Its an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live the good life in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Cook to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Primary Responsibilities

Assists or prepares food items and serves food to residents within scheduled time frame

Cleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining room

Assists Culinary Services Director in maintaining inventory control

Supervises servers in the absence of the Culinary Service Director

Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment

Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to: ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers

Assures that residents diets are being followed

Assures employees and resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis

Reports to Culinary Service Director any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment

Observes and communicates to Culinary Service Director problems or potential problems in the dietary department

Ability to work with little or no supervision

Ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product

Ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving

Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

Serve Safe Certification Required

Has a working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.

Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelines

Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings

Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills

Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Maplewood Senior Living conducts pre-employment screening including background check, drug screening and reference checks.

• High School or better

• Technical/other training or better

• Training

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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