Full Time Cook for Assisted Living Thursday-Sunday 5am-130pm Crossroads At Northglenn Assisted Living Facility Northglenn, CO Job Details Full-time $17 - $24 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) 401(k) matching Qualifications Workplace dispute resolution Working with seniors Older adults

Food Handler Certification Full Job Description Benefits:

401(k) Competitive salary 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Position Summary The Cook is responsible for maintaining the food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition. This individual will also be heavily involved in preparing and serving quality food in a timely manner while maintaining the elegance, grace, and dignity of each resident. Duties and Responsibilities Preparing and serving three quality, healthy meals/snacks per day Check the quality and freshness of ingredients Present, garnish and arrange final dishes Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment Performs food preparation and food service duties as required according to facility guidelines and the current standards of practice Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills Maintain food safety and sanitation standards Maintains kitchen and dining area in a safe and sanitary condition for self, residents and others Handle and store ingredients and food Accommodate guests' special requests Responds to resident dietary requests in a positive and cooperative manner Assists residents by providing a restaurant-style atmosphere Execute opening and closing procedures Monitor station inventory levels Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Prior experience in food service, preferably in senior living or healthcare, is required. Ability to work with minimal supervision Must have appropriate food handler's permit Experience in management and effective leadership Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills Must enjoy working with seniors Must pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiries Physical Demands and Work Environment Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, crouch, grasp, handle, kneel, pull, push, stoop, squat, twist and transfer Frequently required to lift 50 pounds