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Description POSITION: Cook REPORTS TO: Director of Culinary FLSA: Hourly OUR MISSION: We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive. POSITION SUMMARY: As a Cook, you will support the delivery and execution of quality food service to residents and guests. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision. • Setting up, cleaning, and organizing workstations. • Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc. • Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift. • Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system. • Cooking order according to food health and safety standards. • Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes. • Handling multiple food orders at one time. • Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive. • Dressing order for presentation. • Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides. • Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner. • Storing all food properly. • Sanitizing and cleaning workstations and utensils. • Reordering stock and food supplies. • Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed. • Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS). • Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: • Able to work in a fast-paced environment • Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently • Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift • Self-motivated and self-directed • Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks • Able to quickly multiple orders • High school degree or equivalent PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: • Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand. • Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside • Sit – sit infrequently • Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds • Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds • Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds • Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available • Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more. • Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less. • Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more. • Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more. • Sensory Vision – must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses • Hear - Must be able to hear telephone and audible alarms. • Must be able to taste and smell. • Speech/Language – must have strong command of English sufficient to read and write and interpret administration information.