Cook I – PRN Position Available In Pitt, North Carolina

Job Description:

At The Gables, we are proud to be recognized as a Great Place toWork®, and we believe that our success begins with one simpleprinciple: People First. We are a luxury senior living company thatis driven by compassion, respect, and the dedication to makingevery interaction meaningful. Our culture fosters growth, teamwork,and a genuine commitment to enriching the lives of our residentsand our team members. If you are passionate about providingexceptional care in an environment where you’re valued andsupported, we invite you to be part of a company that truly putspeople at the heart of everything we do. Come join us and be a partof something extraordinary! Now accepting applications for a LineCook with restaurant experience.

Shift:

PRN

• Saturdays andSundays, 6am
• 2:30pm

POSITION SUMMARY

: The Cook oversees variousphases of food preparation, production and service. This positionassists with menu planning, maintenance of kitchen equipment,sanitation programs, and overall kitchen staff performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

: Prepare meals according to the daily menuplan and/or as directed by the Executive Chef or Director of DiningServices, ensuring compliance with Senior Living Communities’standards for quality, presentation, and portion control. Adjust oradapt recipes to accommodate specific dietary needs and specialrequests, whenever possible. Adhere to all proper handling, HACCP,labeling, and storage protocols for all foods and ensure compliancewith all relevant food service regulations. Follow all safetyprotocols and consistently practice a culture of safety. Maintaindocumentation of temperature charts and records. Maintain an opencommunication and professional working relationship between frontand back of house operations and sister departments. Activelyparticipate in planning and production meetings with the team.

Attend and actively participate in required in-service training andeducation programs. Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

: Toperform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate thefollowing competencies: Technical Skills

• Individual mustdemonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned whichindicates a specialized skill in this area above and beyond theaverage. Communication
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively andregularly transfer information to necessary parties to improve thequality of her work and to provide her supervisor with actionable,accurate data. Initiative
• Is self-motivated and personallycompetitive. Wants to achieve for the good of the Company and herteam. Seeks additional work when they have capacity. Demonstratesan ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to theirsupervisor on an ongoing basis. Flexibility
• The ability toquickly adapt to changing conditions. The ability to navigateobstacles with ease and professionalism. Interpersonal Skills
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others withoutinterrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to ideasand tries new things Teamwork
• Balances team and individualresponsibilities; encourages others and asks for help when needed.

Exhibits patience and compassion. Professionalism

• Ensures productis delivered on time and is of the highest quality. Assumesresponsibility for mistakes. Presents themselves in a manner whichenhances the brand image. Understands that no information is trulyprivate and conducts online or social networking activitiesaccordingly. Ethics
• Treats people with respect; keepscommitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically withintegrity; upholds the

Company’s Guiding Principles:

People First,Always We Exist to Serve our Members We Have a Responsibility to be

Full Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours ofWork:

The physical demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Capable of standing, maneuveringindependently and safety around work area. Capable of standing on atile floor for an eight-hour shift. Ability to see and hear, or touse prosthetics that will enable these senses to functionadequately to assure that position requirements can be fully.

Sufficient manual dexterity to operate a fire extinguisher and tomanipulate kitchen equipment, including slicer, chopper, processor,knives, etc. An individual in this position will be required tolift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. Must be free of diseases thatcan be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilitiesduring the stage of communicability unless the employee can begiven duties that minimize the likelihood of transmission. May beexposed to minimal to moderate noise and exposure to blood and/orbody fluids. May experience traumatic situations includingpsychiatric and deceased residents. Subject to moderate physicaland emotional stress associated with food service. Performance ofjob tasks will involve exposure to cleaning chemicals, heat andcold.

TRAVEL:

No travel is expected, although occasional travel maybe required for training sessions, continuing educationopportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1-2 years’ experience in asimilar position desired. Culinary training a plus.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Ability to read, write, speak andunderstand English fluently. Ability to meet or exceed thecompany’s attendance and punctuality standards. Ability to usemiscellaneous software and office equipment. Ability to understandand follow directions as given. Ability to work with minimalsupervision.