The Ivy at Ellington is looking for a Full Time Cook for our Assisted Living. We cook to order in a restaurant style kitchen. Weekend availability a MUST! Morning and Evening Shifts available. The Cook is responsible to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations and as directed by Food Service Director to assure that quality food is provided. ServSafe Certification preferred but not required.Benefits* PTOHealth and Dental InsuranceLife insuranceShort and Long Term Disability InsuranceHealth Care FSADependent Care FSAPaid Holidays/Floating HolidayPet Health Insurance ProgramsEmployee Assistance PlansRetirement Account AssistanceEmployee Appreciation ProgramsResponsibilities:Work in accordance with serve safe requirements maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen at all times, following all delineated safe food handling procedures and protocolsAdhere to all Department of Public Health rules and regulations as it pertains to food production, maintenance and sanitary requirements of the kitchen and kitchen equipment including surrounding areas, service area, dining room, storage areas, freezer, walk in cooler, other refrigeration systemsMaintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen work area, equipment, and dining room tables and chairsUnderstand dietary and allergy requirements/restrictions of the residents and serves food accordinglyFollow OSHA regulations and safety procedures when using equipment, lifting, bending, following OSHA Standards of "Stay Safe" in the commercial kitchen, reporting all personal accident or work related injuries immediately adhering to reporting protocols and proceduresWill take part in and can prepare all the food for catered functions including preparation and assembly on display trays with appropriate garnishesHelp the chef with overall operations of the kitchenTake part in the sanitation of all food preparation work surfaces on a clean-as-you go basis, as needed or assignedSupervise utility and wait staff as applicable/appropriateRequirements:Must be able to read, understand and prepare recipes without directionPossess a demonstrated working knowledge of cooking fundamentalsMust be able to prepare meats, fish, soups, sauces, vegetables, and desserts garnishing the plate using an acceptable method, aesthetically pleasingMust have knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling, and is sensitive to the needs of elders and disabled individualsMust have and maintain Serve-Safe CertificationMust have and maintain Allergy Awareness TrainingMust take anti-choking trainingMust be at least 18 years oldWe are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
