Cook - FT

## Description

The Cedars is looking for a full-time Cook to join our team! Current shift available: Day (6:00am - 2:00pm)

**Join our team and enjoy outstanding benefits!**

At Bluestem Communities, we value our full-time team members and offer a benefits package designed to support both your personal and professional well-being. As a full-time employee you can enjoy the following benefits:

**Health and insurance**

• **Health, dental and vision insurance**
• **Flexible Spending Accounts** (medical & childcare available)
• **AFLAC products**
• **Voluntary life insurance**

**Financial wellness**

• **401(k) plan** with company match
• **Gradifi student loan payment program**
• **Payactiv**: Early access to earned wages

**Company-paid benefits**

• **Group term life and AD&D insurance**
• **Short-term disability insurance**
• **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**

**Time off and perks**

• **Paid Time Off (PTO)** and **six (6) paid holidays**
• **Bluestem Wellness Center membership**
• **Meal discounts** at our dining locations

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Explore the full range of benefits and learn more about how Bluestem Communities can be the right fit for you—visit our [Careers](https://bluestemcommunities.org/careers#:~:text=View%20current%20career%20opportunities%20and%20apply%20to%20work) page today!

**Position Overview:**

The Cook is responsible for providing residents a high-quality dining experience by preparing a variety of foods from scratch ingredients according to The Cedars standards and expectations.

**Essential Job Functions:**

• Maintain a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm with residents, staff, and guests.
• Follows recipes and procedures as provided by Chef and/or Director.
• Prepares all foods, which may include meat entrées, vegetarian entrées, vegan entrées, vegetables, and starches.
• Meets serving time requirements.
• Responsible for pre-preparation related to upcoming food demands.
• Maintains food quality and appearance standards that meet customer and supervisor expectations.
• Maintains proper sanitation guidelines as set by sanitation training, policies, and procedures.
• Records and maintains production record book with accuracy.
• Checks and records temperatures on all hot and cold items.
• Ensures that all food is properly handled, wrapped, labeled, and dated.
• Checks with supervisor before discarding any food products.
• Respond to minor complaints in a courteous and professional manner.
• Follows chain of command while addressing issues of concern
• Stocks as needed.
• Stores cleaning supplies separately and away from food preparation area.
• Receive and appropriate respond to oral and written communications and direction.
• Communicates and exhibits the mission, vision, and core values of the organization.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Communicate problems and ideas to management. Bring solutions to your concerns.

## Qualifications
**Qualifications and Experience:**

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic food service knowledge. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Spanish bi-lingual capabilities are a plus.