What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Cook position at Maple Ridge Manor?
Job Description
Maple Ridge Manor of Lowell is the new premier senior living home here in Lowell. We encourage all applicants to visit our website and review Maple Ridge Manors "Maxims" prior to applying. We have high expectations of our staff to deliver the best quality of care possible to our residents!
Job Description: Cook
Department: Dietary
Reports to: Administrator & Head Cook
Description of Position:
The cooks will be in charge of following menu and preparing meals for 50 residents.
Prior experience cooking for large groups is required, those with backgrounds in special diets and consistencies are preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all food and refrigerator temps are logged as required
- Track resident likes and dislikes, as well as allergies and ensure resident safety.
- Report all resident dietary issues to the nurse, if any swallowing difficulty is noted notify nurse immediately
- Keep kitchen clean and sanitary at all times
- Train new cooks and provide a positive dining experience
- Ensure kitchen in cleaned, stocked, and disinfected per infection control
- Stock memory care kitchen daily
- Prepare special snacks, birthday cakes, etc
- This list is not an all inclusive as other job duties may be added as needed
Experience:
- Cooking for large groups: 1 year preferred
License:
- ServSafe preferred but not mandatory
Job Type: Full-time
Hours vary 7am-3pm or 2:30-7 pm
