Cook

Bermuda Village Retirement Community is located in the beautiful, gated Bermuda Run neighborhood in Advance, NC. At Bermuda Village our number one priority is our Residents. We offer an unparalleled quality of life at all levels of retirement. We have created a community that allows our residents to do as much, or as little, as they like while offering the ability to age in a place with all levels of care. We welcome you to join our team and find your place here as we have many opportunities for your career to grow.

Bermuda Village is a vaccinated employer. As such, prospective new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire unless new hire has an approved exemption form completed upon hire.

* Starting wages are higher based on experience.

Bermuda Village Retirement Community is hiring for Dining Cooks. This role is responsible for the preparation of meals for the regular and special diets as determined by daily/weekly menus for each resident. Understands and able to follow guidelines for special diets, and special menus for events. Responsible for overseeing each meal and directing as needed. Ability to perform all duties in a sanitary manner to provide the highest quality meals daily.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Minimum eligibility requirements:

• At least six (6) months prior experience in a food service department preferred.
• Supervisory experience desirable.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly while recognizing that the community is the residents’ home.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
• Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the general public.
• Must meet all health requirements.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have Servsafe Manager Certification, as applicable.

Essential functions:

• Must have a strong knowledge with resident’s dietary needs and special diets.
• Must communicate closely with nursing department regarding dietary needs.
• Prepares food for special events and daily meals as needed.
• Works closely with Dietary Manager and Dietary Supervisors.
• Strong working knowledge concerning proper food storage procedures, e.g., defrosting frozen food, cooking at required temperatures and maintenance of food at safe temperatures.
• Works cooperatively with other cooks evaluating leftovers and plans for use; labels, dates and stores leftovers properly.
• Monitor the temperature for the freezer and refrigerator.
• Keeps work area clean and sanitizes work surfaces, takes out trash as necessary; performs assigned cleaning duties, e.g. dishes, cookware, flatware and trays using approved procedures.
• Follows menus accurately, demonstrating accuracy in weighing, measuring, and portioning food.
• Consults menus/recipes for thawing and doing advance preparation when possible; completes and posts menu sheets daily.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate electric and steam cooking equipment and dishwashers; cleans equipment, pots and pans, after use; reports repairs as needed.
• Receives deliveries in accordance with purchase orders.
• Follows the master menu plan, adjusting for nutritionally equivalent substitutes, leftovers, and emergencies.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Assists in daily cleanup of kitchen.
• Any other duties assigned by the Dietary Manager and Dietary Supervisors

Customer service:

• Responsible for ensuring that all employees are providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner.
• Take initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority.
• Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents’ families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors and regulators).
• Answer phones appropriately, according to company and community standards.

Residents’ rights:

• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights.

Other:

• Follows & communicates company policies and procedures
• The job description provides a framework for the job; other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Working conditions (travel, hours, environment):

• Scheduled hours; possible overtime. May work in other positions temporarily when necessary.
• Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., through the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Physical/sensory requirement:

• Medium work: ability to exert 10-35 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents and staff.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the community.

Bermuda Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer