Cook - Full Time, Connecticut

Job Title: Cook 
Location: Southport, CT
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary Range: Competitive 
Department: Dining Services

About Us:
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. It’s not just a job. It’s 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 full-time Cook to become part of our family.  We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Position Summary: The Cook prepares and services meals for the dietary department in a safe and method in compliance with dietary standards, policy and procedures. All responsibilities will be appetizing conducted in a manner that is consistent with Maplewood Senior Living philosophy. 

Key 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 resident’s 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

Ability to recognized needs and help others without prompting

Ability to relate well with other employees and residents of the facility

Is neat, clean and works safely

Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness

Respects resident’s rights and adheres to community policy on resident care

Performs all other duties assigned by any member of management

Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned

May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired

May be required to work extended hours up to 16 hours per day

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

Why You'll Love working for Us: 

Competitive wages

Flexible shifts

Growth opportunities

Bonus & incentive programs

Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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