Cook

Position Title: Cook

Hourly: $15-$16

Schedule: Varies

Who we are:

When you work at Carillon Senior Living, you'll notice that it's more than a place to retire, it's a thriving community of seniors who are passionate about West Texas values, the Lubbock community and all things Texas Tech. It's a uniquely uplifting community where active older adults enjoy vibrant living, rewarding opportunities, exceptional hospitality, and great friendships. We just celebrated 50 years of serving Lubbock and West Texas as a trusted senior living community. You won''t find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently seeking an experienced Cook to join our team. If you're looking for a different perspective on healthcare and senior living come join us today!

You will enjoy:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Personal life insurance
• Paid time off starting at 128 hours your first year
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunities
• Access to a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a Carillon match
• Employee Referral Program resulting in $300 for each successful employment referral
• Offering Everyday Pay!
• Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.
• You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment!

Who you are:

• High school diploma
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience
• Able to stand or walk for up to eight (8) hours per day, bend, stoop, and stretch frequently throughout the day
• Have manual dexterity for preparing food
• Ability to use standard industrial kitchen appliances required
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. independently
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures (freezers and stoves-range burners) for short periods of time
• May be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals
• Able to see, hear, and communicate with others

Summary:

The Cook is responsible for the preparation of all food items as per standardized recipes.

Job Expectations:

• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food safety, quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy
• Able to stand or walk for up to eight (8) hours per day, bend, stoop, and stretch frequently throughout the day
• Moderate to heavy physical effort needed infrequently
• Have manual dexterity for preparing food
• Ability to use standard industrial kitchen appliances required
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. independently. May be exposed to extreme temperatures (freezers and stoves-range burners) for short periods of time
• May be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals. Must be able to see, hear, and communicate with others
• Able to see, hear, and communicate with others

Hospitality Focus:

Carillon Senior Living fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

• We greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name, and with a smile.
• We treat everyone with courteous respect.
• We strive to anticipate resident, employee, and guest needs and act accordingly.
• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
• We embrace and value our differences.
• We make residents, employees, and guests feel important.
• We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"
• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• We pay attention to details.