Cook/Prep Cook

The Cook works under the Culinary Director and supports all activities of the Dining

Services Department including the Kitchen and Dining Room. This 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. It is important to provide the

highest quality food preparation, plate presentation and prompt service to all Residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

First and foremost, be a Arbor Village at Hillcrest's brand and culture ambassador. It is

a requirement to learn and communicate Arbor Village at Hillcrest's Values, Mission,

and Culture Keys while present in the communities.

1. Responsible for job checklist duties. *See attached job duties checklist

2. Follows the approved Menu Program or approved substitution menu that meets

nutritional requirements, as directed by the Culinary Director; If assisting with food

purchasing, then follows buying practices approved by the company; Conforms

to policy and procedures for all special diets offered; Responds to resident likes

and dislikes maintaining high resident satisfaction.

1. Ensure that all foods are prepared to satisfaction of residents and in accordance

with safe food handling practices.

1. Maintains food temperatures during storage, production and serving according

to required food safety standards.

1. Uses equipment that meets all health department standards; All food items are

stored appropriately and dated properly.

1. Ensures that staff provides service that maintains good resident experiences during

meal times.

1. At the conclusion of each meal, visit with residents in the Dining Room for

feedback.

1. Helps maintains a clean kitchen. This includes but is not limited to all equipment,

walls, dry storage, cold storage, cooking and preparation surfaces and dish

storage areas; Follow all health department practices, safety practices, and

infection control practices.

1. Break down service line and clean work area as scheduled or instructed by

Culinary Director; Properly care for and clean all work areas and equipment.

1. Report to work in a safe manner and that potentially hazardous conditions are

managed; Compliance with Safety Committee Standards is required.

1. Conduct yourself and your business at all times so as not to detract from or reflect

adversely on the reputation of the Community.

1. Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

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Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will assist the Culinary Director on indirectly supervising staff during meal times.

1. Ensures that staff provides service that maintains good resident experiences during

meal times.

1. Ensure that employee meal policies and procedures are properly implemented

and controlled.

1. Provides input and support to the Culinary Director on new hires and training staff

in the dietary department; Brings all performance issues to the Culinary Director.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following

competencies:

 Promote a thorough and continuous understanding among all employees of the

importance of the Dining Services department to the quality of life for residents

and prospective residents.

 A continuous and consistent interest in, knowledge about and competency to

meet the needs of the elderly.

 An interest in, willingness to learn and ability to take initiative in developing skills in

caring for the elderly consistent with the philosophy and policies of the Community

 Loyalty to this Community.

 Leadership qualities and supervisory skills consistent with culture of Arbor

Village at Hillcrest.

 The ability to be a positive and cooperative team player with peers and

subordinates.

 The ability to appropriately delegate and oversee responsibility, with necessary

authority, without relinquishing his/her overall responsibility and accountability for

the delegated task.

 The ability to identify problems in a timely manner, develop effective resolutions to

those problems and ensure implementation of the proposed resolution, confirm

results and revise as necessary.

 A neat, professional, courteous manner and appearance.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,

and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

 Basic knowledge and understanding of cooking skills and ability to follow

instructions/recipes consistently.

 High school diploma or equivalent or as required by state.

 Must be able to read English proficiently.

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Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and

maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and

correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees

of the Community.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in

written, oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete

variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

On-line employee training programs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by

an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to

talk, hear and see. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,

color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. The employee may

be required to lift up and carry up to 75 lbs: Employee may be required to reach

at, below or above shoulder height, push / pull, twisting, bend, kneel, climb.

 Must be able to stand, walk, stoop and/or bend for periods of up to eight hours

with breaks.

 Tasting and smelling are necessary to ensure food/product quality.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

essential functions.

 Floor surface vary from hard tiled floor or concrete to carpet.

 Ability to tolerate a high level work pace that is typical for an assisted living

Community.

 The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Occupational Exposures

 Blood borne pathogens require the physical abilities necessary to clean a blood

spill or any other spill that may occur in this type of environment.

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Other Considerations and Requirements

 Possess a current State required Food Handlers Card and/or Certification.

 Tuberculosis (TB) certificates as required by State.

 CPR and First Aid Certification as required by State.

 Criminal Background Check cleared.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $ $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person