Cook

Why New Perspective Senior Living? A career with a purpose starts here! This is an exciting time to join New Perspective. We are a growing company serving over 4,000 seniors today with a goal of reaching 10,000. Our growth is creating energy, excitement, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. We have a culture of servant leadership and collaboration that supports each team member's personal and professional development. At New Perspective you're not just an employee, you are a valued member of our team. Position Summary A New Perspective Cook is a valuable part of the care team by executing recipes, preparing the kitchen, and creating delicious and dietary meals. We look for caring multi-taskers who are passionate about health, nutrition and food safety for seniors. To learn more about the day of a New Perspective Cook, click here. Responsibilities Follow established corporate recipes or those identified by the Culinary Services Director Follow all ServSafe, governmental and corporate regulations for food safety and handling Maintain a clean and safe work environment Adjusts food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns Acts as liaison to front-of-house employees to ensure proper food service temperature Assists other cooks during the food assembly process Ensure proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment and work areas Weigh, measure, mix and prep ingredients according to recipes. Steam, grill, boil, bake or fry ingredients. Check food and ingredients for freshness. Arrange and garnish dishes. Work well under pressure and within the time limit. Wow our residents and guests with amazing dishes. Provide resident feedback and make meal recommendations to Supervisor Promote teamwork, laughter, and happiness every day Schedule allows no late nights! Qualifications High School diploma / GED, or as required by state regulations. Cook: One (1) year cooking experience in a restaurant, health care or senior services setting. Chef: Two (2) years cooking experience in a restaurant, health care or senior services setting or completed culinary training/certification or vocational training/certification in commercial food preparation. Wage $16/hour Team Member Benefits & Perks* Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match! Paid Time Off and Holidays Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance Voluntary Short-Term Disability Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Education assistance - up to $5,000 per calendar year! Leadership Development & Career Advancement Real-time Access to Earned Wages Referral Bonuses Employee Assistance Program Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, or PRN status. INDHRLY