Cook - Part Time Monday 6am-2pm

Job Title: Cook
Location: Newtown, CT
Employment Type: Part Time Mondays 6am-2pm
Salary Range: Competitive
Department: Dining

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. Its not just a job. Its 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 Cooks to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

The Cook prepares and services meals for the dietary department in a safe and method in
compliance with dietary standards, policy and procedures. All responsibilities will be
appetizing conducted in a manner that is consistent with Maplewood Senior Living
philosophy.

Key Responsibilities:

Assists or prepares food items and serves food to residents within scheduled time frame
Cleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining room
Assists Culinary Services Director in maintaining inventory control
Supervises servers in the absence of the Culinary Service Director
Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment
Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to: ovens, slicers, mixers,
steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers
Assures that residents diets are being followed
Assures employees and resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis
Reports to Culinary Service Director any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment
Observes and communicates to Culinary Service Director problems or potential problems in the dietary
department
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product
Ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving
Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress
Ability to recognized needs and help others without prompting
Ability to relate well with other employees and residents of the facility
Is neat, clean and works safely
Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness
Respects residents rights and adheres to community
policy on resident care
Performs all other duties assigned by any member of management

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

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 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.
Ability to read, write, and speak English

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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