Cook- Part-time

The Cook is responsible for the preparation of all food items as per standardized recipes. All job duties are to be performed in accordance with established standards as described in the Quality Assurance Manual for the Department.

• All applicants are required to complete application online or upload resume
• Primary Job Duties : -Prepares all soups, stocks, sauces; boils, braises and roasts items as per standardized recipes. -Prepares and serves all sautéed, fried, grilled, steamed and baked items as per standardized recipes. -Prepares or directs the preparation of all food served, following standard recipes and special diet orders. Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food is preserved. -Determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus and ensures that supplies are obtained from storage areas in adequate time for meal production. -Maintains assigned work station in a safe and sanitary condition. -Maintains acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code. Qualifications : Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards. A minimum of three years experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, club or similar institution. Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet. Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic. Ability to understand measurements and conversions. Wears appropriate black non-slip footwear. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS : Must be able to stand or walk for up to 8 hours per day. Must be able to bend, stoop, and stretch frequently throughout the day. Moderate to heavy physical effort needed infrequently. Manual dexterity for preparing food required. Ability to use standard industrial kitchen appliances required. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. independently. May be exposed to extreme temperatures (freezers and stoves-range burners) for short periods of time. May be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals. Must be able to see, hear, and communicate with others. We offer our employees a competitive hourly rate or base salary, with an excellent benefits package after 60 days of employment. This includes : Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage 403(b) retirement plan with a company match Company-paid benefits, including short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurance Paid holidays and vacation program If this sounds like the type of place you’d like to work, we’d like to hear from you. Your career awaits at Residences at Vantage Point. At Residences at Vantage Point, caring for people is our passion. We believe in serving the needs and wants of older adults – caring for them just as we’d care for a member of our own family. EOE