Description

Cooking in Senior Living is very rewarding and satisfying. You should be able to follow recipes and be able to scale up or down appropriately. Be able to use common sense and good cooking knowledge to make adjustments in seasonings. Have a basic understanding and willingness to adhere to the types of diets: mechanical soft, lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian, etc. Be able to read and follow individual menus at meal service time, placing the correct items on each plate in a pleasing and appetizing manner. Be able to use scratch and speed scratch cooking techniques. Time management is a must: you must be able to multitask (cook more than one thing at a time), prioritize your tasks, work efficiently and quickly. You must be able prepare and serve meals on time. Be flexible and able to make substitutions. Pay close attention to station cleanliness and safety and be able to follow a daily cleaning and closing checklist. Be able to wash dishes and leave your station the way you want it left for you. Be consistent, on-time, reliable and pleasant. Notify food service director of any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances. Visit with residents at each meal when available and ensure quality service. Prepare food and coordinate food service for special events as requested. Assist with other duties as assigned. Requirements Experience in cooking for large groups Certificate in food-preparation training preferred Desire to work with senior adults