About this opportunity
Friendship Retirement Community lists this Cook - Salem opportunity in glenvar, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information.
Friendship is looking for a
Cook
to join our Friendship Assisted Living team, located in Salem, VA. The Cook is responsible for preparing daily meals for residents, staff and visitors. They will monitor food handling, storage and serving.
Shifts Available:
Full-Time, shift varies and includes every other weekend
Roles & Responsibilities:
Correctly and safely uses kitchen equipment and utensils for food preparation, service and cleaning
Abide by facility policies and procedures as well as laws and regulations related to food safety and sanitation
Prepares quality, nutritious foods by following direction/assignments; prepares special foods by request on forecast sheets
Follows cleaning schedule of equipment and areas as assigned, to include walls, floors and cooking equipment
Uses communication sheets to tell staff which foods have been prepared and seeks approval for any changes or substitutions
Understands and uses forecasting, work production and communication sheets
Checks tray line after meals for leftovers
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Cook experience preferred
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds
Benefits for Full Time Positions:
401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Education Assistance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)
Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.
Who can apply
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