Cook - Part Time

Job Title: Cook
Location: Strawberry Hill, CT
Employment Type: Part-Time
Salary Range: Competitive 
Department: Dining Services

Maplewood Senior Living, an innovative, forward-thinking senior living provider, strives to inspire our associates to learn, develop, and succeed. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a devoted and caring Cook to become part of our family.

Join us and explore a rewarding career where you can make a difference in the lives of seniors every day. We offer to all associates:

✦ Competitive wages ✦ Flexible shifts ✦ Paid training & uniforms ✦ Growth opportunities

Maplewood at Strawberry Hill is currently hiring a Cook to join our culinary team on a part-time basis.

APPLY NOW or visit our community, during weekly open interviews:

The Cook works directly with the Culinary Service Director and plays an integral role in planning and delivering an outstanding dining experience for our residents and guests

5-10 years experience within an assisted living community

Must be serve safe certified

Culinary diploma is necessary but not a requirement

Primary 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

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 times.

         • Physically able to stand for extended periods of time

         • Ability to work in a hot/humid environment for extended amounts of time

         • Is subject to burns from hot foods, cuts from knives, falls on slippery floors if caution is not used when working

         • Tastes and smells food to determine quality and palatability