Cook - Per Diem

Cook - Per Diem

Job Title: Cook Location: Orange, CT Employment Type: Per Diem Salary Range: Competitive Department: Dining Services

About Us: Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It's not just a job. It's an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live "the good life" in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking devoted and caring Cooks to become part of our family.

Position Summary: The Cook prepares and services meals for the dietary department in a safe and appetizing method in compliance with dietary standards, policy and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain inventory
• Work with Culinary Services Director to order as needed
• Prepare appetizing meals based on Maplewood standards
• Clean and maintain food service areas
• Engage with staff, residents, and guests to ensure high level of satisfaction
• Lead kitchen staff to maintain positive working environment with a strong focus on team

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• 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 preferred
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Maplewood Senior Living conducts pre-employment screening including background check, drug screening and reference checks.

Why You'll Love working for Us:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.

Preferred Behaviors:

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Preferred Motivations:

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Preferred Education:

Technical/other training or better.

Required Experience:

*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 guide lines. *Knowledge of various cuts of meats 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

Preferred Licenses & Certifications:

Training

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