Culinary Specialist

Grace Management is seeking a skilled Cook to join our team at Vintage Park at Hiawatha. As a Cook, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional dining experiences for our residents. Your primary responsibility will be to prepare and serve wholesome, nutritious, and attractive food that meets the highest standards of quality and safety.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Prepare and serve all food items using high-quality ingredients and appropriate garnishes.
* Use recipes and correct portion sizes to provide a consistent product while controlling costs.
* Record and monitor food temperatures during storage, preparation, cooking, and serving.
* Label, date, and properly store all foods.
* Monitor and record temperatures of all kitchen refrigerators and freezers daily.
* Control overproduction and waste of all food items.
* Comply with all state and local rules and regulations for a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen.
* Responsible for washing and sanitizing food service equipment.
* Responsible for general cleaning of cook's area, freezers, refrigerators, and storage areas.
* Follow established safety procedures while operating kitchen equipment.
* Responsible for storage of items received from vendors.
* Check inventory of needed supplies daily to ensure proper stock levels for the preparation of menu items.
* Mop and clean kitchen as needed.
* Removes garbage to dumpster as needed.
* Reports equipment and safety issues to the Food Service Director.
* Work as a team member to maintain a pleasant, effective work environment.

**Requirements:**

* High School Diploma or GED at a minimum.
* Minimum two years cooking experience preferably within the healthcare or hospitality field.
* Serv-Safe Certification preferred.
* Physical requirements include the ability to communicate by speaking, seeing, and hearing sufficient to serve the residents.
* Professional and neat appearance and presentation, adherence to the dress code, and good personal hygiene are expected.
* Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with various levels of people, associates, and residents.
* Be free of communicable disease.
* Ability to read, write, and speak English.
* Ability to relate to residents and associates in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.
* Completion of drug testing and criminal record background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor.
* Physical requirements include bending, standing, lifting, stooping, sitting, walking, stretching, and ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.

**What We Offer:**

* Competitive hourly rate
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* Collaborative and supportive work environment
* Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing exceptional dining experiences, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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