Utility Cook

Description

Part-Time Status | Anticipated 24 - 28 hours per week | 

Summit Square is seeking a Part-Time Utility Cook who brings creativity, compassion, quality, and customer service to every plate! Summit Square is a vibrant retirement community supporting various levels of living for Independent, Assisted, Memory Support, and Healthcare Neighborhoods. As a Cook, you will serve various groups of individuals, including but not limited to: residents, their loved ones, team members, guests, and more. Prepare a variety of high-quality foods, follow recipes, observe the meal timeline, and adhere to all sanitation codes.

• Primarily stock, cleaning, and prep cook-focused duties 
• Prepare meals according to planned menus and dietary needs for residents across all levels of living.
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are followed
• Create a warm, welcoming dining experience that supports the health and well-being of residents
• Put away stock. Maintain storage areas within dry, refrigerated, and freezer storage environments. 
• Following first-in, first-out (FIFO) storage practices.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workspace 
• Clean various kitchen equipment and surfaces, including, but not limited to ovens, microwaves, grills, shelving, and countertops.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements

What We Are Looking For:

• Previous cooking experience (healthcare or senior living a plus, but not required—we’re willing to train the right candidate!)
• A team player who can adapt to different dietary needs and kitchen environments.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Passion for serving older adults with dignity and respect.
• Ability to read and interpret recipes, double/triple for quantity needed.
• Time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Multi-tasking skills; ability to handle prep work, various timelines, recipes, delivery schedules, etc.
• Strong verbal communication skills; ability to speak with appropriate grammar.
• Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach to engaging with all individuals.

Physical & Environmental Considerations:

• This job operates indoors in a general kitchen and dining room environment with varying floor surfaces.
• 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.
• The employee is frequently required to routinely sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 30 lbs or less and occasionally more than 40 lbs. 
• The position requires manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• General hazards related to the operation of kitchen equipment, as well as exposure to sanitizing and cleaning chemicals, and wet floor surfaces, require slip-resistant shoes. Minimal hazards if universal precautions are followed.