Cook

Company: Milestone Retirement Communities
Location: Mesa
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

In your search for senior living, you'll hear a lot of communities talk about their residents as "family," but at Arbor Rose family isn't a catch-all; it describes our culture, the caring and sincere lifestyle we work hard to maintain, and the feeling you get as soon as you step onto our grounds.

Here's what being a part of the Arbor Rose family means to us: It means that our staff wants to work here, and a lot of them have worked here for years. It means that our residents take comfort in knowing that our dedicated staff are here, on-site, and their families know that they can call us anytime. It means that residents live together in houses and eat together at meal times. It means our residents don't live where we work, we work where they live.

Now Hiring (FT/PT) Cook!

This position works under the Director, Culinary Service and supports all activities of the Culinary Service Department and Dining Room. The position is responsible for quality of meals served, quality of service delivery during meal service, and for compliance with special diets offered by the community.

Responsibilities:

* Support the Director, Culinary Service with planning, directing, controlling, communicating, and coaching in the Culinary Service Department. * Respond to resident likes and dislikes maintaining high resident satisfaction. Ensure that all foods are prepared to satisfaction of residents and in accordance with safe food handling practices. * Maintain food temperatures and time controls during storage, production, and serving according to required food safety standards. * Circulate in the dining room to ascertain resident preferences and satisfaction with meals. * Maintain a clean kitchen and dining area. * Foster teamwork with co-workers, show initiative in overcoming obstacles, take actions to assist others beyond job responsibilities, and have a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors. * Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements:

* Must have compassion for and desire to work with seniors! * High School Diploma or equivalent required. * Minimum one year of experience in food service required. Minimum three years' experience in food service preferred. * Obtain Food Handlers Permit (as required by state regulation). * Strong written and verbal communication skills, personnel skills, and community relations skills are essential. * Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test.

Apply with your resume TODAY to schedule your interview for this exciting opportunity! Please DO NOT include the date of your graduation, if applicable on your resume or application. Thank you!

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