Cook (Full or part time)
Company: Independence Village
Location: Pella
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Line Cook Independence Village of Pella 6:30a-3p / 9:30a-5:30p
Starting pay: Up to $16/hrPosition Summary:As a Cook, you will
prepare food according to menus, recipes and planned events for
residents and their guests. You will take on a rewarding position
with an innovative company where hard work pays off and advancement
is always a possibility.Required Experience for Cook:High School
diploma (or equivalent) or technical schoolA minimum of three years
of line cook experience and/or trainingGood communication skills
are required.Primary Responsibilities for Cook:Cook and prepare
food for residents, guests, and employees.Prepare food according to
the planned menu using standard recipes.Plate food items following
portion guidelines and garnishing instructions.Assist other kitchen
staff as needed. Performs other duties as assigned by
supervisor.Ensures that sufficient food is prepped and/or
prepared.Communicates with supervisor of shortages or
outages.Ensures freshness, cooking status, and proper seasoning of
all foods served.Stocks and cleans station for next shift.Follows
proper food rotation policies.Consistently maintains a positive
attitude which supports a team environment.Promotes positive public
relations with residents, family members, and guests.Knowledgeable
of the resident rights, and ensures an atmosphere which allows for
privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure
environment.Maintain safety, including universal precautions and
safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk
management, sanitation, and security.Clean and inspect kitchen
appliances and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and
functional operation.Present professional appearance by wearing
uniform and name tag.General Working Conditions:This position
entails standing for long periods of time. While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate
effectively with others, sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle
keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and
read computer screens. The employee will occasionally lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds. The work environment requires appropriate
interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is
moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be
required.We have comprehensive benefit packages that include
health, dental, vision, 401(k), income protection, and
extraordinary work-life benefits.This classification description is
intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work
difficulty that are required of positions given this title and
should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and
responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not
intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor
to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under
her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or
illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not
mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of
difficulty.Connecting Seniors, Families and CommunitiesFor over 37
years, our senior living communities have served seniors and their
families across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, and
Tennessee, with each location offering unique services including
independent, enhanced, and assisted living, as well as memory care
and rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Through forming authentic
connections and committing to creating the absolute best
experiences each day for our residents and their families, we've
created a special culture within our communities that allows our
employees to do their best work and our residents to shine every
day.Not Just Making Every Day Great. Making Every Minute Great.
There are 1,440 minutes in every single day. We aspire to make each
one of them an exceptional moment. This philosophy is supported by
our 6 powerful, yet simple pillars: Dream Big, Have Courage, Take
Initiative, Be Accountable, Give Back & Enjoy it. We strive to
fulfill the aspirational yet unattainable goal of creating the
absolute best experience with every person, in every interaction,
every minute of every day.It begins with empowering our employees.
Every employee, at every level of the company, is expected to
perform like a leader. Everyone is encouraged and expected to put
the needs of each other above everything else. No one here just
"does their job" The mission is to create the absolute best
experiences. This emphasis on putting people first has helped us
successfully grow for the right reasons.We have developed an
environment that attracts dreamers, adventurers, creators, givers
and believers to seek career opportunities with us. We find people
who believe that true happiness is only found in the service of
others. We want high-performers with diverse skill-sets and big
hearts. We treat each other as family and find that close
collaboration creates the biggest ideas.If you love serving others,
and are looking for an opportunity to thrive, CommonSail Investment
Group and our businesses is your destination.This classification
description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and
levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this
title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific
duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It
is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any
supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees
under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or
illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not
mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.Equal
Opportunity EmployerClick on glassdoor to see our employee
testimonials
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