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Cook
Requisition ID
2021-16172
# of Openings
1
Area of Interest
Dining
Company
Elderwood
Location
Elderwood at Lancaster
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Shift
11:30am-7:30pm
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Overview
Elderwood at Lancaster is Hiring a FT Cook!
Meal times are highlights of daily life, and excellent nutrition and appetite appeal are central to the well-being of residents and patients. Our chefs, wait staff and kitchen staff prepare and serve delicious, wholesome menus.
We are located at 1818 Como Park Blvd. Lancaster, NY 14086
Shift: FT 11:30am-7:30pm
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Responsibilities
Review menus and production sheets to determine food quantities needed for regular, mechanically altered and other special diet needs.
Prepare specified food items, as assigned.
Test cooked foods by tasting and smelling samples.
Ensure that sanitation and safety standards are met in the preparation, cooking andproduction line stages of food production.
Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of specified equipment and the general kitchen work area.
Supervise food being cooked; ensures that food is held and served at correcttemperature.
Assist with preparation of and distribution of foodstuffs.
Qualifications
Minimum 18 yrs. age required. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous food preparation experience required.
Ability to understand and organize food preparation activities required.
Ability to carry out cooking tasks at a safe and efficient level of performance required.
Knowledge of food preparation and production process necessary.
Pride in quality of food and service necessary.
High degree of personal cleanliness and good hygiene; health status suitable for service of food required.
Respect for residents' privacy and rights; respectful and dignified treatment of residents required.
Employee Perks!
401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Clean, Neat & Newly Renovated Facility, Employee of the Month recognition, Enjoy a fun and diverse work environment, Free On-Site Parking, Friendly and supportive staff, Generous PTO & holiday package, Increased Wages, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Monthly employee appreciation events, NEW Weekly Pay Schedule!, Point-earning employee reward program: redeem for prizes!, Quiet suburban neighborhood, Strong leadership, Substantial employee referral program, Truly make a difference in our residents' lives while providing top notch care, Tuition reimbursement program
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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