Cook

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for providing a high-quality meal at all times to residents, guests, and staff. The cook will participate in all aspects of food production. This position may be required to supervise other staff positions. The cook reports to the Executive Chef or the Director of Dining.

Scheduling needs: Mondays, Thursdays and every other weekend 11AM-7:30PM

Services/Essential Functions:
• Prepare all food in accordance with the daily menu planner, using Senior Lifestyle
standardized recipes, in a timely manner.
• Work the food line during mealtime.
• Plate food in an attractive manner and ensure that all condiments and garnishes are
prepared and served with the appropriate food.
• Keep work area and serving line equipment clean and adhere to sanitation cleaning
schedules.
• Ensure proper food temperature maintenance.
• Keep stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean and ensure that food supply stocks are
rotated all perishables are labeled, dated, and stored properly.
• Keep food waste to a minimum by using food storage and food recycling techniques.
• Attend all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Perform all duties in adherence to Senior Lifestyle Corporation standards.
• Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the
preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.

• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors, and co-
workers.

• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Senior Lifestyle Corporation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
Level of Formal Education: A high school diploma or general education degree; or one to
three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Area of Study: General / Culinary Arts
Years of Experience: 0-3 years
Type of Experience: Production Cooking, Therapeutic Diets

Special Certifications: Obtain/ hold and local, states, and/or county required food handling/ sanitation licenses and/or certificates
Language Skills: English
Technical Competencies: Entry-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, including
Excel, and Word.
Skills and Ability:
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such
action.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to handle multiple projects.
Information Systems: Basic computer skills.
Personal Attributes: Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward customers and co-workers.

Management/Supervisory Authority
Does this job manage or supervise associates? Yes
What positions will this job manage? Utility Worker

This position requires the individual meet the following requirements:
Brief Description of Work Environment(s): The position works in a kitchen. Equipment used are ovens, knives, prep tables. Occasional use of cleaning products and dish machine. Regular cooking and serving food from a steamtable.