Cook

Job Overview

Gallaher Signature Living is seeking a Full-time Cook to join our Laurel Heights team. In alignment with GSL’s mission and values, Cooks are responsible for preparing food in accordance with the approved menu, current standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that quality food service is always provided in the Community. All responsibilities must be completed in accordance with Company policies and procedures, current standards, guidelines, and regulations.

This position has an hourly range of $19.50 - $21.50 per hour, depending on experience.

• • Prepare and cook all food items and meals in accordance with planned menus and recipes ensuring all meals and food prepared are of high quality, palatable and appetizing. Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, events, etc. as needed.
  • Prepare soups, appetizers, entrees, vegetables, side dishes, and desserts for residents that are on a regular or special diet plan, as well as the meals served to the team members and all special events requiring food service.
  • Prepare substitute foods for residents who refuse foods served. Make only authorized food substitutions and consult with and advise Executive Chef or Sous Chef on menu changes.
  • Prepare food and serve in accordance with sanitary regulations, as well as with established policies and procedures. Report any incidents or infractions to Sous Chef or Executive Chef.
  • Inspect special diet requests and orders to ensure that the correct diet is served.
  • Plan the timing of food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
  • Maintain control over meal portions and food consistency. Estimate food requirements and control serving portions thereby eliminating waste and leftovers.
  • Ensure that the next day’s items are in stock and pulled and thawed under refrigeration as dictated by the menus.
  • Open or close kitchen as determined by department scheduling. Ensure co-workers arrive in a timely manner and notify the supervisor or manager on duty of any team member call offs, tardiness, or absences.
  • Assist as needed with purchasing, inventory, checking in and storing of food and supplies. Ensure that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc., are always organized and maintained at adequate levels.
  • Work closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in specifying and selecting food products.
  • Ensure that food storage areas are clean and properly organized/arranged at all times. Responsible for all cleaning items assigned and/or posted on daily/weekly checklist and those assigned by the Sous Chef or Executive Chef.
  • Ensure a sanitary work environment and conform to all local codes and policies regarding proper storage, handling and serving of food.
  • Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established Company policy.
  • Label, date, safely store the kitchen’s inventory while ensuring efficient use of items.
  • Record temperatures of coolers and freezers as required by Company policy.
  • Respond to resident concerns in a professional and caring manner. Elevate issues with a supervisor when appropriate.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of each resident as an individual.
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment for all team members, residents, and guests, following established safety procedures:
    • • Illness and Injury Prevention Program (IIPP)
      • Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens
      • Evacuation and Disaster Plans
      • Resident Elopement procedures
  • Report occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures.
  • As required by state licensure, complete monthly training, attend scheduled in-services and mandatory meetings.
  • Maintain all required certifications/licensures as required.
  • Demonstrate flexibility in the work schedule as evidenced by working holidays, evenings, weekends, and additional shifts when necessary to ensure adequate coverage within the department.
  • Display tact and friendliness when interacting with residents, families, and visitors.
  • Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
  • Provide…