Cook II PRN Position Available In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Job Description:

Now accepting applications for a Full-time Cook II withrestaurant experience. Experience in preparing high-quality foodfrom scratch according to standardized recipes and instructionspreferred. Senior Living experience a plus. At Evergreen Woods weare proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work®, and webelieve that our success begins with one simple principle: PeopleFirst. We are a luxury senior living company that is driven bycompassion, respect, and the dedication to making every interactionmeaningful. Our culture fosters growth, teamwork, and a genuinecommitment to enriching the lives of our residents and our teammembers. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care inan environment where you’re valued and supported, we invite you tobe part of a company that truly puts people at the heart ofeverything we do. Come join us and be a part of somethingextraordinary! We look forward to meeting you soon! Interviewsoffered daily!

POSITION SUMMARY

This is considered a line cookposition, this position demands a higher skill set, heightenedsense of time management, and organizational skills. This person isresponsible for the bulk of food production including but notlimited to soups, stocks, sauces, main dishes, starches, andvegetables. A Cook II should be familiar and able to execute the 7methods of cooking, they should have reviewed their station, reviewany lists including but not limited to opening, closing and preplist. They know what is expected form them each day while on thatstation, they should know how to read and follow a recipe, theyshould be able to execute basic soups, stocks, and sauces, Theyshould have acquired the skills on each of the cooking stationslisted in the Pathway, and they should have a Chef sign off ontheir refined knife cuts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Working in acollaborative manner with the front and back of the house teammembers, ensuring compliance with Senior LivingCommunities’/Wellmore standards for quality, presentation andportion control are met. 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 with allcommunity departments and Home Office support team to ensureresidents remain happy and living the Weller Life. Activelyparticipate in planning and production meetings with the team.

Attend and actively participate in required in-service training andeducation programs. Other duties as assigned and directed by theExecutive Chef or Director of Dining Services.

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. Job Description?

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Interpersonal Skills

• Focuses on solving conflict, notblaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotionsunder control; remains open to ideas and tries new hings Teamwork
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; encourages othersand asks for help when needed.

Exhibits patience and compassion.

Professionalism

• Ensures product is delivered on time and is ofthe highest quality. Assumes responsibility for mistakes. Presentsthemselves in a manner which enhances the brand image. Understandsthat no information is truly private and conducts online or socialnetworking activities accordingly. Ethics
• Treats people withrespect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; worksethically with integrity; upholds the

Company’s Guiding Principles:

o People First, Always o We Exist to Serve our Members o We Have aResponsibility to be

Full Physical Demands, Work Environment, andExpected Hours of Work:

The physical demands described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Capableof standing, maneuvering independently and safety around work area.

Capable of standing on a tile floor for an eight-hour shift.

Ability to see and hear, or to use prosthetics that will enablethese senses to function adequately to assure that positionrequirements can be fully. Sufficient manual dexterity to operate afire extinguisher and to manipulate kitchen equipment, includingslicer, chopper, processor, knives, etc. An individual in thisposition will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs.

Must be free of diseases that can be transmitted in the performanceof job responsibilities during the stage of communicability unlessthe employee can be given duties that minimize the likelihood oftransmission. May be exposed to minimal to moderate noise andexposure to blood and/or body fluids. May experience traumaticsituations including psychiatric and deceased residents. Subject tomoderate physical and emotional stress associated with foodservice. Performance of job tasks will involve exposure to cleaningchemicals, heat and cold.

TRAVEL:

No travel is expected, althoughoccasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuingeducation opportunities, emergency situations, and other companyfunctions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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

Job Description?

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II 03/2022 3 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESREQUIRED

Ability to read, write, speak and understand Englishfluently. Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance andpunctuality standards. Ability to use miscellaneous software andoffice equipment. Ability to understand and follow directions asgiven. Ability to work with minimal supervision.

PLEASE NOTE

Management reserves the right to change or otherwise modify thefunctions of this job at any time to meet the needs of the company.

Additional duties may also be assigned. Consideration will be givento make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions. SLC2