Cook - Assisted Living

Must be available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Job Summary:

The Cook will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals to our residents. The Cook will prepare meals for 15 residents according to the menu plan and work with the Food and Beverage Team to maintain kitchen cleanliness and standards. This role will be responsible for breakfast, lunch, and dinner preparation, as well as the dishes. The Cook reports to the Administrator.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Participates in the preparation of a wide variety of foodstuffs

Estimates food needs, reviews inventory to assure that adequate supplies are available, requisitions food and other supplies

Does skilled cooking and food preparation

Coordinates food service activities to have meals prepared at a scheduled time

Supervises storage and use of leftover foodstuffs and uncooked products

Inspects, supervises, and participates in the cleaning of kitchen

Packages, labels, and/or freezes of all loft over food to comply with regulations

Operates all food service equipment and machinery

May open and secure kitchen and dining facilities during meal hours

Maintains records of food prepared and served and supplies used

Assists in evaluating new recipes and products, prepares and distributes the lunch and dinner menus

Required Experience, Education, & Skills:

Proven experience as a Cook, preferably with assisted living, skilled nursing, or hospital experience

Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and safety standards

Strong organization and multitasking skills

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Culinary degree or relevant certification is a plus

Other Requirements:

All employees must pass a criminal background clearance from the Department of Justice/ Federal Bureau of Investigation.

All employees must pass a pre-employment physical examination.

All Food and Beverage employees must have a current Food Handler’s certificate within 30 days of hire.

Employees will routinely be required to stoop, carry, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, climb, grip, reach, push, and pull. Employees will also occasionally be required to lift overheard, waist high or floor level. The maximum lift will not be over fifty (50) pounds.

About Garden House Senior Care:

Garden House has been known in San Luis Obispo County as the “Gold Standard” for 24 hour assisted care since 2000. Our goal is to use our gifts to create a loving home for the Residents; create opportunities for them to participate, have fun, make friendships, and be a valued member of their community