Cook | Weekends - Ellensburg, United States - Enlivant

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** Cook | Weekends**

**Job Category****:** Dining **Requisition Number****:** COOKC011482 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

****Enlivant is seeking a Cook****

**at Meadows Place in Ellensburg, WA**

Full-Time | Weekends

We believe taking care of Americas aging population is not only a moral obligation but a true honor and privilege. With over 230 communities, we are striving to be the nations most trusted senior living provider. Our staff treats residents like family and serves them with the utmost integrity and compassion.

We are a certified **Great Place to Work** and we believe in not only making an impact in our industry but also with our employees. Our Benefits Plan is designed to recognize the diverse needs of our workforce with competitive medical, dental, vision packages, and a 401k with a company match. We also offer a generous paid time off for eligible employees.

Development is one of our highest priorities and we provide personalized training, both face-to-face and online, to ensure employees are prepared for their roles. Through our Learning Management System (LMS), all employees have access to state-required regulatory courses, professional development and soft skills courses, and Continuing Education courses.

We invite you to start a rewarding career and make a difference in the lives of seniors today

**Position Summary:**

As the Cook, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen and presenting the highest quality meals according to individual resident dietary needs and state regulations. You will oversee the dining staff, maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards.

**Responsibilities:**

Responsible for overall kitchen management including food ordering, receiving and inventory, budgeting, scheduling, and oversight of Dining Assistants

Food preparation and plating

Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards, ensuring that all work/storage areas are clean, free of hazards and properly managed

Manage resident food preferences by capturing feedback from various residents and stakeholders

Ensure compliance with state, local and regulatory agencies as they relate to the foodservice

Additional duties as assigned

**Qualifications:**

Required Qualifications

A minimum of one (1) year culinary experience

Possess a High School diploma or GED

Demonstrate understanding of state sanitation codes

Ability to lift 30 pounds regularly and do the occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds)

The ability to stand for at least 80% of the scheduled shift

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time and work overtime as needed

The ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position

Must align with our mission, vision, value

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with dining services in a Chef, Cook, Sous Chef or Dietary Aide role

Restaurant, food service or banquet experience helpful

Experience in a senior living or skilled nursing culinary environment a plus

Hospitality and supervisory experience a plus

Possess time management and organizational skills

ServSafe Managers Certificate (obtain within 90 days of employment)

The ideal candidate will uphold the principles of our mission; to enrich life through meaningful relationships and vibrant communities

Exemplify and be an influential team player

Actively express compassion for residents, staff, and guests

CPR and First Aid certified

*Enlivant is a certified Great Place to Work and our purpose is built on the safety and well-being of our people. We are proud to say that we have successfully vaccinated more than 90% of workers and residents against Covid-19. Together, We Did It*

**Enlivant provides equal employment opportunities for qualified individuals and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or other prohibited bases.**

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**Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.**

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ServSafe Certified