Cook Full-time

Moravian Manor Communities is a premier not-for-profit senior living center that has been serving older adults for 50 years. We are currently seeking an experienced Cook who is looking for a rewarding career to join our Culinary Services team! This full-time position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a flexible schedulewith no late nights. The Cook will provide support for the Residential Living Dining Room from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM during the week and will work every other weekend in the Cafe Grill from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The schedule includes every other holiday, covering the Residential Living Dining Room, and offers consistent time off every Tuesday, every other weekend, and every other holiday. We take pride in our reputation for delivering superior service to the residents we servecome be a part of our dedicated team!

Benefits Offered to a FT Cook:

• Competitive wage
• FREE HealthWorks Clinic Membership
• Employer Funded Pension Plan
• Employer Assisted Housing
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Paid Time Off

Responsibilities of a Cook:

• Prepare and serve meals for residents and guests.
• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and / or as specified on resident check to ensure consistency of product to the residents.
• Follow recipes, menu notes and production sheets accurately
• Prepare food in proper amount based on number of servings to be served
• Assist other cooks with prep and special functions
• Document finished cooking temperatures and temperatures of foods before leaving the kitchen
• Properly clean and sanitize work stations and tables.

Qualifications of a Cook

• 1-3 years of culinary experience preferably in long-term care
• Ability to work every OTHER weekend and holiday rotations
• Knowledge of all areas of production including soups, sauces, entrees, sides, and ability to produce some desserts.
• Ability to follow recipes and production guidelines
• Knowledge of all cooking equipment including proper use and care/cleaning/sanitizing of equipment and production areas
  
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Knowledge of producing food items for specialized diets a plus.
• ServSafe certification preferred
  

Applicants selected for an interview will be expected to complete a cooking demo.

This position requires proof of an Influenza vaccination, unless approved for a religious or medical exemption.

Moravian Manor Communities is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, ancestry, religious creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap or disability and will make reasonable accommodations for disability during application and employment where needed.