Cook

Paragon Asset Managment (PAM) is a national leading Affordable Housing Company specializing in affordable housing industry, ranked # 1 in 2019 by AHF.

As a vertically integrated company we maintain in-house capacity across all multifamily facets, including in house acquisitions, full development & construction team, property management, compliance, and social services.

We are guided by our core values in excellence, driven by determination to provide best in class quality affordable Housing to our many families and seniors whom we serve.

PAM is currently seeking an organized and devoted Cook to join our team

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

The cook will prepare meals for seniors in an ALF facility. Duties include preparing ingredients, adhering to the restaurant menu, and following food health and safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff and deliver food in a fast-paced environment. Work may include operating a grill, oven, or fryer. Previous experience in a team environment and various cooking methods preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing work stations
• Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
• Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift
• Cooking order according to food health and safety standards
• Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes
• Dressing order for presentation
• Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner
• Storing all food properly
• Sanitizing and cleaning work stations and utensils
• Reordering stock and food supplies

Key Requirements and Qualifications:

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks
• High school degree or equivalent
• Able to work early mornings, nights, and weekends
• able to bend, move, and lift up to 25 pounds or more
• Physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; able to bend and kneel through shift; able to lift up to 25 pounds or more
• Working in a Senior home/environment is a plus but not necessary
• Bilingual - English/ Spanish is prefered

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• Cook: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• ServSafe (Required)

Work Location: In person