Job description

For more than 150 years, Simpson has met the changing needs and desires of Philadelphia area seniors from diverse backgrounds. A not-for-profit family of services, Simpson House, Simpson Meadows, Jenner’s Pond, Simpson Gardens I & II, and Simpson Midtown, as well as Simpson Home Care. Our loyal and long-term staff is full of caring professionals who truly love what they do.

Simpson provides residents with a lifestyle that includes on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more. Our employees are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, we are fully committed to appreciating the array of backgrounds and talents demonstrated by our associates.

Simpson is looking for a Cook to join our dynamic and seasoned team. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to showcase your unique skills in the Personal Care industry, get in touch with us to discuss how you can join our team. Take a look at the details below for the position.

Job Summary:

The Cook is responsible for all food preparation so that food meets and/or exceeds quality, quantity, and service schedule requirements and hospitality service standards for the senior living community. The Cook is responsible for effectively managing all food production in the absence of the Lead Cook or Food Services Director.

Essential Duties:

• Prepare, coordinate, and assist in managing the meal service, sanitation of food service areas, accurate record keeping, receiving, rotating, and product inventory.
• · Adheres to posted menus; coordinates and prepares food items in a timely fashion
• · Adheres to production sheets and instructions
• · Prepares special dietary needs as requested
• · Prepares texture modified food as requested
• · Tastes and prepares food to determine quality or necessary adjustment
• · Organizes work to meet production and service requirements
• · Follows all local, state, and federal guidelines for handling food
• · Maintains cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards
• · Record and maintain measures for service standards including production quantities, evaluation sheets, and menu/production sheets
• · Record and maintain food safety records including equipment, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures
• · Record and maintain food safety temperature records including cooking, holding, and cooling temperatures
• · Performs cleaning and sanitation duties
• · Ensures all cooking equipment is safe and in working order
• · Maintains all work areas in a healthful and safe condition

Experience and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• High school diploma and/or GED
• One year experience as a cook in a senior living community
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
• Competent in organization and time management
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Simpson is proud to be an EOE employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. We do not discriminate in services or employment based on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant
• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
To protect the health and safety of our residents, employees, and the communities we serve, Simpson has implemented a universal COVID-19 and Influenza (flu) vaccination requirement for all employees.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Grove, PA 19390: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What are your Salary Expectations?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Culinary: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• ServSafe (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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