The Opportunity The Cook position is part of the Culinary Team responsible for providing delicious and nutritious meals for our residents, guests, and team members. What You’ll Do ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Prepare meals for residents and their guests in a timely and consistent manner. • Cook and assemble meals according to established recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards. • Collaborate with culinary staff, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals to accommodate special dietary needs, allergies and food intolerances of residents. • Order and inventory food and supplies, monitoring stock levels and rotation to minimize waste. • Assist with menu development, recipe tasting, and special event planning. • Ensure work environment and stations are clean and sanitized. • Inspect food products and supplies as needed. • Determine food and supply needs based on menu and dietary needs. • Communicate changes or shortages quickly and effectively. • Comply with outlined safety regulations, procedures, and 5-Star policies. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsibilities include customer service, inventory, food safety and communication. What You’ll Bring POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. • Must be at least 18 years of age. • Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens. • Demonstrates effective time management skills. • Experience and/or knowledge of special diets, meal preparation for large groups and safe food handling techniques are required. • Ability to read and understand recipes, work in a team environment, work flexible shifts, handle multiple tasks at one time and communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing. • Ability to perform detail work involving math calculations, problem solve, handle emergency situations, read and understand menus. • Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices. • Comfortable standing, stopping, squatting, twisting, and moving frequently. • Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.