Kitchen Cook/Prep

Vineyard Assisted Living Community, located in Texas Corners, Kalamazoo!

Note: No late nights! Our kitchen program runs from 6a - 6:30p every day.

Note: Works closely with our Executive Chef

Note: Room for growth in professional cooking for geriatric population

Note: Sixty (60) - Sixty five (65) Residents to cook for

Note: Top notch kitchen and equipment

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Vineyard Assisted Living is looking for the perfect Cook that is passionate and experienced in creating delicious and nutritious meals for our residents.

As a cook at Vineyard Assisted Living, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals that meet their dietary needs and preferences.

Our ideal candidate has experience working in a professional kitchen, a passion for cooking and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service. You must have a strong understanding of dietary requirements and be able to create meals that meet the unique needs of our residents. In addition, you should be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

At Vineyard Assisted Living, we value our employees and offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for career growth. If you are passionate about cooking and making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply today!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Cook will:

• Prepare meals indicated on menu and follow prepared menu for residents.
• Communicate with other members of caregiving team
• Schedule food preparation so meals are prepared on time.
• Follow infection control procedures for food handling, preparation, storage and serving.
• Maintain sanitary food prep and kitchen area.
• Assist with putting away food products when delivered.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience as a cook for a group of at least 40 people is desirable.
• Knowledge of infection control in handling, preparation, storage and serving of food.
• Ability to interact effectively with staff, other departments and residents.
• Basic knowledge of nutrition to assure well balanced, appealing meals with minimal loss of nutritional content.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to withstand continuous repetitive motion tasks (i.e. stirring / whisking, kneading, etc.)
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds from floor level to chest, stoop, bend, turn and stretch.
• Must also be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time and assist residents as needed.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $14.50 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Our Mission is to provide a special, safe environment, sensitive to the unique needs of the elderly. We are able to do this by providing a program and environment that will maximize our residents' functioning independence and promoting improved quality of life.

Our Philosophy is that every resident is unique and shall have the right to thrive, to flourish and to function at the highest level possible. Each resident has the right to be treated with dignity and respect in a safe, non-institutional setting to promote independence, dignity and life satisfaction.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.50 - $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person