Cook/Culinary Aide

SilverPoint Senior Living is seeking a Full-Time Cook for The Eastman Senior Living Assisted Living community in Longview, Texas. •Rare Part-Time Cook Opportunity for Evenings and Weekends•

Position Description:

Full service restaurant experience Make meals that are appetizing, cleanly presented and based on a predetermined nutritional menu Maintain cleanliness and order in the kitchen Engage residents in a multitude of activities and social interaction Participate in meaningful work that improves the lives of the resident, your co-workers, and you!

Position Requirements:

MUST have a big heart and be willing to work in an Assisted Living setting with individuals w/ Alzheimer's & dementia Ability to Lift 50lbs. Transportation (Must have a car) Open Availability/ Flexibility Willing to work holidays

Preferred Competencies:

Basic Cooking Skills, including able to identify common cooking terms (frying, roasting, baking, cream, thicken, mix, finely chop, etc.), know common measurements (tsp. versus tablespoon), demonstrate safe cooking temperatures, and menu and recipe reading comprehension. Current health food handler card People person - must be comfortable interacting with residents, family members and other SilverPoint staff members Leadership - (the kitchen is the social hub of the community) Proactive thinking (exploring other options based on resident's needs) Ability to order for menus, follow budget and make appropriate substitutions when necessary Problem Solving Personal Development If this sounds like this could be you, we encourage you to apply! All offers of employment with SilverPoint Senior Living are contingent upon a satisfactory background and drug screening. We are located in Longview.

Come see us at:

2920 N. Eastman Rd., Longview, TX 75605 Facility ID# 145818 SilverPoint Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Referral program Vision insurance

Experience:

Cooking:

3 years (Required)

Restaurant:

3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Food Handler Certification (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Longview, TX 75605 (Required)

Work Location:

In person