Cook

We have an opening for a FULL TIME COOK, come apply to work with the team at Spring Gardens Assisted Living in Lindon, UT! 

Offering a competive wage of $19-20 an hour, great company benefits, and a free meal for every shift you work!

Wake up excited about coming to work! The Cook oversees food handling and preparation throughout a kitchen. Stock and maintain all food stations, ensuring hygienic work-spaces. Modify processes for routing and meeting orders according to time and quality standards. Healthcare experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling for employees
• 401K
• PTO & Sick leave
• Career growth opportunities

 

Essential Functions:

• Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision, and values of the community.

• Checks the menu item ingredients for quality, wholesomeness, and quantity.

• Prepares meals and snacks.

• Utilizes sound food handling practices for the storage and preparation of each menu item.

• Maintains a strict “clean as you go” practice ensuring a clean professional work environment.

• Reports all equipment maintenance concerns to the appropriate staff and follows up when equipment has not been repaired.

• Coordinates the next day’s food production needs including pulling and thawing frozen items in a timely manner.

• Works with the management team to contribute ideas and suggestions for the planning of special theme/holiday occasions.

• Provides top quality food presentation, as directed by the Executive Chef.

• Assists in the completion of the temperature and meal record log and participates in taste testing and temperature recording.

• Consults regularly with the Executive Chef if items are not up to the standards implemented by the Chef.

• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work as a cohesive member of a team.

• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English and understand questions from residents and family members.

• Ability to give and receive directions on work related tasks especially during events such as fires, disasters, and emergency situations.

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and apply practical problem solving skills, when needed.

• Ability to perform well under pressure and maintains a positive attitude, during working hours.

• Professional in appearance and conduct.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to be patient and polite.