Cook/Chef

Company: Maplewood at Danbury LLC
Location: Brewster
Posted on: July 20, 2021

Job Description:

Cook/Chef - Part Time/Per Diem; Assisted Living

Maplewood Senior Living, an innovative, forward-thinking senior living provider, strives to inspire our associates to learn, develop, and succeed. As we continue to grow, we are seeking devoted and caring Cooks to join our culinary team.

Maplewood at Danbury is hiring a per diem Cook

with weekend availability.

We offer:        ? Competitive wages ? Flexible shifts ? Paid training & no-cost uniforms ? Growth opportunities ? Bonus & incentive programs

APPLY NOW, walk-in applications accepted daily 9am - 6pm

    Maplewood at Danbury, 22 Hospital Rd. Danbury

The Cook works directly with the Culinary Service Director and plays an integral role in planning and delivering an outstanding dining experience for our residents and guests.

Primary 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
• Led kitchen staff to maintain positive working environment with a strong focus on team

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

• Serve Safe Certification required
• 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

Education

• Technical/other training or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Serve Safe Certificate

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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