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Cook

4 months ago

Lawrence, United States Five Star Senior Living Full time
Work With Purpose

At Five Star Senior Living, our people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life. In addition to nurturing and advancing the lives of our residents, our team members enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a supportive culture centered around advancing their lives, as well.

The Opportunity

Our cooks prepare and serve attractive, nutritious meals in accordance with state regulation and Five Star policies and procedures to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times. We want to deliver high quality dining experiences for our residents and it is through our talented cooks that we can provide such service. Duties for a cook can range from preparing ingredients to be cooked, to being responsible for cooking of all foods. In addition to cooking and maintaining a high level of cleanliness, safety and sanitation throughout the kitchen, cooks are expected to promote teamwork, strong communication with other departments and a positive and professional attitude.

What You'll Do

Service
  • Prepare food items for residents and their guests as requested, including special request, in a timely and consistent manner.
  • Remain flexible and agile with dietary needs and requests
  • Ensure work environment and stations are clean and sanitized
Efficiency
  • Inspect food products and supplies as needed
  • Determine food and supply needs based on menu and dietary needs
  • Communicate changes or shortages quickly and effectively
  • Control and minimize waste
  • Comply with outlined safety regulations, procedures, and 5-Star policies.
What You'll Bring

Experience & Education
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
  • 1-year experience as a cook or in a similar culinary environment
  • Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices
  • Familiarity with reading and interpretation of recipes and food preparation needs
Resilience
  • Comfortable standing, stopping, squatting, twisting, and moving frequently
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
  • Proven flexibility and innovation in a culinary environment to execute under pressure