Cook - Per Diem

**Job Title: Cook** **Location: Weston** **Employment Type: Per Diem** **Salary Range: Starting at** **$ 25 \* Based on experience** **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 **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 **Compliance & Safety** - Follows emergency procedures - Reports on the job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs **Communication** - Communicates effectively with supervisor and other staff - Advise supervisor and appropriate manager in any changes in physical and mental health of resident immediately. - Maintains acceptable attendance record, notifies supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies and follows work schedule **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 **Physical Requirements** - Physically able to bend and reach. - Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 40-50lbs at time…