Cook
Company: Ativo Senior Living of Yuma
Location: Yuma
Posted on: January 28, 2023
Job Description:
ABOUT THIS POSITION
The Cook will be responsible for cooking and baking, for ensuring
compliance with state and federal regulations and that resident
satisfaction and nutritional and special diet needs are met - in
the absence of the Dining Services Director. The Cook shall be an
active participant in the dining services team and will be the
acting dining services supervisor, in the Dining Services Directors
absence. Ideally, will have experience in both institutional &
restaurant style cooking, is able to cook and bake from scratch
utilizing fresh ingredients and is able to manage time well.
Someone who is kind, works as a team well and makes work fun will
fit right in!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Responsible for opening up the department when reporting on
duty. Checks the department organization and sanitation. Checks the
operation of all equipment (refrigerator temperatures, etc.)
Reports malfunctioning equipment as soon as possible to the
manager.
- Responsible for preparation and serving the breakfast and noon
meals as indicated on the menu.
- Responsible for recording meal census following each
meal.
- Responsible for checking all deliveries that come in during the
absence of the supervisor, checking for quality, quantity and
proper storage.
- Is responsible for the quality and temperature of all foods
offered for the breakfast and noon meals (Temperatures to be
recorded according to policy).
- Is responsible for the attractiveness of the meals-all plates
to be garnished.
- Completes the daily cleaning task as assigned to the
position.
- Responsible for the clean-up of the food production areas
following the service of breakfast and noon meals. Store and label
all leftovers, leaving an inventory for the supervisor to plan into
the following say's menu.
- Responsible to assist with adjusting the recipes-recording the
adjustments so as to eliminate leftovers.
- Responsible to utilize or to freeze appropriately to eliminate
waste, including foods from all meals.
- Responsible for checking with food service workers to assess
the progress in completing of assigned tasks, make necessary
adjustments.
- Responsible for briefing all wait staff regarding the menu
choices and special diet foods for the meal. Make suggestions as to
how entr--e choices can be presented to residents for
acceptability.
- Complete all pre-prep as assigned.
- Responsible to follow written policies and procedures. Follow
sanitation and safety procedures during the working day. Follow
through on resident rights, attend in services and other training
classes. Work to meet goals of the community with enthusiasm and
spirit of cooperation.
- To perform other duties that may be set forth by the management
company or specified by the Community Administrator or Insight
President, completing all assigned duties which may change from
time to time according to resident's needs, staffing levels and
working circumstances.
- Responsible for closing the department when leaving duty.
Checks the department organization and sanitation. Checks the
operation of all equipment (refrigerator temperatures, etc.)
Reports malfunctioning equipment as soon as possible to the
manager.
- Responsible for helping the A.M. cook serve the noon
meals.
- Responsible for assisting with the preparation of the noon
dessert for the following day as assigned by the
supervisor.
- Responsible for inventory, labeling and storing all leftovers.
Leave inventory for the A.M. cook.
- Responsible for closing the department; turning off all
equipment and lights, and securing the department for the
night.
What makes our company a great place to work?
Our sincere approach:
Our Mission - Making a difference by cultivating purposeful
connections, bringing joy & opportunity.
Our Values - Wisdom, Excellence, Purpose, Innovation, Integrity,
Grace, Gratitude, Synergy
Pay - We know that pay is important to you, and we seek to pay our
employees well. We conduct regular wage surveys and when a
cost-of-living increase is due we pass the increase along to both
current and on-coming employees. In addition, we offer pay rate
increases at 90-days & annually.
Our Culture - We take leadership seriously and are dedicated to
creating a positive, warm and inclusive environment
We Listen - We'll check in with you often through our app just to
see how your shift went and make sure we are providing you all the
tools and support you need to be successful.
We Care - We regularly recognize team members that exemplify our
mission and values (see job description below) through our Employee
Recognition Programs.
Training & Opportunities:
Grow Your Career - We offer online certification programs,
on-the-job training and may cover your cost for job related
certifications.
Opportunities for Advancement - Our Team Members are considered
first for openings in Leadership positions.
Personal Growth Plans - We desire to know YOU and to support you in
your senior living career endeavors.
Benefits:
- To celebrate YOU, you get to your BIRTHDAY OFF as a paid
holiday
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay, including the evenings before Christmas & New
Years
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Pay on Demand (similar to paycheck advances)
- Discounted employee meals
- Work with Friends - earn bonuses for referring the people you
know!
- Benefit Hub that gives access to discounts to over 2800
retailers
Responsive
We review applications daily and will be in touch with you very
soon!
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