Location: Fredericksburg,TX, USA
** Cook**
** The Villages of Windcrest**
** Fredericksburg, TX**
Employment: **Full-Time**
**Currently offering SIGN-ON BONUS for both FT and PT!!!**
**Full-Time sign-on bonus of $1,000 and Part-Time bonus of $500 to be paid after completion of 60 days.**
**The Villages of Windcrest**, a Solvere Living managed community, is currently searching for an experienced **Cook** for our senior living community located in **Fredericksburg, TX**. We offer both Assisted Living and Memory care services to our residents. If you have a passion for working with seniors and helping them to live a joyful, purposeful life that enhances and encourages their total well-being please apply today!
**As a Certified Great Place to Work for four years in a row, Solvere Living proudly offers:**
* Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
* Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
* Paid Time off and Holidays
* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
**At Solvere Living we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion . To learn more about our philosophy click on the link below:**
*Solvere Living has adopted a policy that requires all team members to be fully-vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exemptions based on medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or applicable state laws and regulations.*
**Job Summary:**
The Community Cook reports to the Community Chef and assists in preparing meals in a safe and appetizing manner in compliance with dietary standards and food-related Community policies and procedures.
**Cook Procedure:**
**Essential Functions:**
* Prepares food items on Community Chefs daily menu for Residents within scheduled time frame.
* Keeps food service areas clean.
* Monitors inventory.
* Supervises servers in the absence of the Community Chef.
* Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment.
* Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to: ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers.
* Assures that Resident diets are being followed.
* Assures employees and Resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis.
* Reports to Community Chef any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment.
* Observes and communicates to Community Chef any problems or potential problems in the dietary department.
* Has the ability to work with little or no supervision.
* Has the ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product.
* Has the ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving
* Has the ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress
* Has the ability to recognize needs and help others without prompting
* Has the ability to relate well with other employees and Residents of the Community.
* Is neat, clean, and works safely.
* Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness.
* Respects Resident rights and adheres to Community policy on Resident care.
* Performs all other duties assigned by Community Chef.
**Compliance and Safety:**
* Follows all emergency procedures.
* Understands all safety policies and procedures.
* Reports on-the-job injuries to the Community Chef before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
**Communication:**
* Communicates effectively with Community Chef and other staff.
* Immediately advises Community Chef of any changes in physical and mental health of a Resident.
* Maintains acceptable attendance record, notifying chef if expected to be late or unable to work in accordance with Community HR policies and procedures, and follows work schedule.
**Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:**
* Serv Safe Certification required.
* Has a working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
* Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelines.
* Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings.
* Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills.
* Experienced in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.
* Ability to read, write, and speak English
**Physical Requirements:**
* Physically able to bend and reach.
* Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 40-50 pounds if necessary.
* Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.
* Ability to work in a hot/humid environment for extended amounts of time.
* May be subject to burns from hot foods, cuts from knives, and falls on slippery floors if caution is not used when working.
* Can determine quality and palatability of food through taste and smell.
**Miscellaneous:**
* May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
* May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
* May be required to work extended hours (up to 16 hours per day).
* May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,including HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B and C viruses.
* Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset Residents due to mentalstatus.
* In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.
* Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required.
* Could be asked to submit to random drug test during employment.
* May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
* May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents apartments.