Cook for Assisted Living Memory Care

Full Time
Lewisville, TX 75067
Posted
Job description
Overview:
Pay: $500 to $1000 per week depending on hours worked

Directly Reports To: Location Manager
Food and Beverage Director

Hours:

The hours of this position are 6:00am to 6:00pm four to five days a week.

Description:

We are an assisted living location that specializes in Memory Care and has an Alzheimer's Designation. We are looking for a cook in our Lewisville location. This position requires some direct interaction with the residents and requires a kind and gentle individual who derives personal satisfaction from caring for others. They must also possess patience and understanding to interact with residents with dementia. Because they interact directly with the residents, it is also important that they display a positive attitude and have an outgoing personality, and of course must maintain a professional appearance.

This location for memory care has a total capacity of 24 residents. The kitchen is residential in lay-out, with commercial equipment and prepares three meals and three snacks a day.

If you are a culinary trained individual it is a plus but not required for this position. The ideal candidate for this position may also come from a background of a school cafeteria, corporate lunchroom, or a restaurant that serves a buffet style meal. The menu here is from scratch but very "comfort food" in style. These are the entrees that we all ate growing up like chicken fried steak, meatloaf, or fried catfish.

This is a one person kitchen. the candidate will not only be responsible for cooking but also, inventory, cleaning, and dishes. This is an opportunity for the right person to completely take charge of and operate their own small kitchen.
Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for preparation of all meals, snacks, and special diet items.
  • Responsible for following all state and local health codes
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment
  • Responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory of all food items
  • Responsible for following the direction of the Location Manager or Food and Beverage Director
Qualifications:
  • Must be able to speak, read, and follow instructions in English
  • Must be knowledgeable in, and practice safe food handling procedures. A Texas Food Managers Certification is a plus but not required for the right candidate
  • Must be organized and able to maintain a clean, organized work environment
  • Must be able to prepare, cook, and serve all meals in a timely manner.
  • Must pay attention to quality and presentation of meals served.

In addition to the above, the following qualifications are required of Avalon staff:
  • Pass a criminal background check
  • Statement of history of no abuse or neglect
  • Reliable transportation
  • Documentation of immunizations
  • Must be at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate

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