Cook - Lead Assistant

Westchester Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5 star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care.In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.ShiftsDays: 9am-5:00 pm (40 hours per week, every other weekend, off every ThursdayOn call every other weekend Benefits: We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team:Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family. 401(k) with company matchPTOHoliday Premium PayVolunteer Time OffCompetitive Wages & Shift DifferentialsReferral BonusService Award BonusCareer Path DevelopmentTuition Assistance & Certification Course PaymentFun & engaging team environmentIf you're in search of a family based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!RoleWe are seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for preparing meals according to cycle menus and monitoring methods of food handling preparations, meal service, and equipment cleaning. This position will additionally create a restaurant-style dining experience.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate food preparation and meal service, including nutritional snacks.Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steamtable transfer and maintained throughout meal service.Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedules.Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures and maintain a clean and safe environment.Assist with inventory.Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.Clean equipment and work areas as assigned.Be knowledgeable of federal, state, and community’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.Follow defined Infection Control procedures.Attend scheduled department staff meetings.Attend in-service educational programs as assigned.Understand community’s fire and disaster plans, follow established procedures during drills and actual emergenciesComply with all organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standardsMaintain food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards, including state Food Code, OSHA, CMS, and local health requirementsSupport daily operations, including staff training, huddle meetings, ordering, audits, sanitation, and quality serviceWork scheduled shifts, including on-call duties, every other weekend, and staffing call-insMaintain required qualifications, including high school diploma (or GED), cooking experience, and ServSafe certificationMaintain professional appearance and effective communication with staff, residents, families, and leadershipFollow attendance and punctuality standards; provide advance notice for absences when possible.