Cook for Assisted Living, Senior Dining
Overview
You will prepare and serve meals for residents in an assisted living community, ensuring proper portioning, taste, and quality. You'll coordinate meal production with serving hours and address special dietary needs. You'll work alongside the Community Manager to create a pleasant dining experience. This role offers paid training and growth from within.
What You'll Do8
- 1Prepare and serve food per menu cycle and standardized recipes.
- 2Taste and prepare food to determine quality.
- 3Prepare special dietary needs as directed by the Dining Services Director.
- 4Determine food and supplies needed and coordinate meal production with serving hours.
- 5Monitor food items to maintain minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality.
- 6Document temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning schedules.
- 7Assist with catering services, special party needs, and marketing functions.
- 8Maintain a clean and sanitary cooking and dining area.
Requirements8
- 1High School diploma or equivalent and 1+ year experience as a cook.
- 23+ years minimum experience level.
- 35 years restaurant experience (preferred).
- 4Basic knowledge of sanitation and infection control regulations.
- 5Professional conduct with conflict intervention and resolution skills.
- 6Meet physical demands: see, speak, touch, walk, stand, bend, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, crawl; lift 50 lbs independently, 100 lbs with assistance.
- 7Reliable commute to Smyrna, GA or plan to relocate before starting.
- 8Availability for weekends, weekdays, and shifts of 11-12 hours.
Salary Insight
$35 - $46k per year
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