Cook 2000 Bonus

Do you enjoy cooking and learning different recipe variations that will benefit residents who live in long term and assisted care campuses?  Would you like to take your skills to the next level and gain hands-on experience? Join our award-winning team at Hastings Senior Health & Living as a Full-Time Cook! Your passion for cooking nutritious and appetizing meals will be highly valued by our residents. These positions include a $2,000 Bonus and generous benefits!

In this role, you will be working in a commercial kitchen to make specialized meals for our residents. This can include working with dietary needs that require diabetic, low-sodium and pureed meals along with batch cooking. You will ensure that all food preparation and cooking activities comply with health, cleanliness, and safety regulations.

This is a Full-Time position working a varied rotating schedule which includes every other weekend and every other holiday.  

Day Cook Hours: 6:00am to 2:30pm
Evening Cook Hours: 11:30am to 8:00pm

Pay: $18.98 – $24.27 per hour depending on experience

What does a Cook do at Hastings Health & Living?

• Deliver exceptional service to residents by providing fast, friendly and excellent customer service to all guests.
• Monitor food temperatures during cooking and storage to prevent foodborne illnesses.
• Prepare and cook all meals to ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards. This will also include feature/specials and grill service.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
• Review planned meals and take note of special diet requests.
• Observe and report on low stock or high-demand choices.
• Assist in orders and schedules delivery of food and supplies from local vendors.
• Participate in meetings and required training to maintain regulatory standards of food service at the community.

What does a Cook require?

• Strong communication skills to interact with residents and staff.
• Proven experience as a Cook, preferably in a healthcare or senior living setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Familiarity with therapeutic diets and the ability to adapt recipes accordingly.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to stand for length of shift.
• Team player willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Selected candidate is required to pass a background check.

Bonus points for: 

• Certification in food safety (ServSafe).
• Culinary degree or relevant training.
• Experience working with elderly populations and an understanding of their nutritional needs.

Benefits: